The Central Government is running the Atal Pension Yojana to protect the old age of the people. Through this scheme, any person can get a pension in his old age. However, to get this pension, you have to invest the amount first. The special thing about this scheme is that both husband and wife can take advantage of this scheme together.
Let us tell you that to take advantage of this scheme, you can invest according to your budget. For this, you have to invest up to Rs 210 (Rs 7 per day) in this scheme every month from the age of 18 years. After which in old age you will be given Rs 5000 as pension every month.
Apart from this, if you want to get only 1000 rupees as a monthly pension in old age, then you have to invest only 42 rupees every month from the age of 18 years. There are some terms and conditions for availing of this scheme, which are as follows:-
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The age of the applicant for this scheme should be between 18 to 40 years.
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To invest the amount, the beneficiary should have an account open with the bank or post office.
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To get the pension, one has to invest for at least 20 years. Which will be given as a pension at the age of 60 years.
So if you also want to take advantage of this beneficial scheme of the government, then apply for Atal Pension Yojana soon.
Source: Krishi Jagran
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