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How National Pension Scheme differs from Atal Pension Yojana?
short by Aradhana / on Thursday, 6 November, 2025
National Pension Scheme (NPS), launched in 2004, is open to all citizens and mandatory for central government employees. Atal Pension Yojana (APY), launched in 2015, is government-guaranteed scheme mainly for unorganised sector workers. NPS allows 60% lump-sum withdrawal upon maturity with 40% to be used for pension. APY allows people to get minimum pension of ₹1,000-₹5000/month post retirement.
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