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In continuance of the several initiatives under taken by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) during the last few years to increase the pension coverage in the country, PFRDA has now increased the maximum age of joining under NPS-Private Sector (i.e. All Citizen and Corporate Model) from the existing 60 years to 65 years of age.

Now, any Indian Citizen, resident or non-resident, between the age of 60-65 years, can also join NPS and continue up to the age of 70 years in NPS. With this increase of joining age, the subscribers who are willing to join NPS at the later stage of life will be able to avail the benefits of NPS.

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the ‘Saubhagya’ (Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana) scheme to provide subsidy on equipment like transformers, meters, and wires and is expected to cover allrural families after expected electrification of all villages by the end of 2018.Note:The total outlay for the Saubhagya scheme will be Rs 16,320 crore.