Atal Pension Yojana: The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) was introduced in May 2015. Its goal is to establish a robust and universal social security framework in the nation. Subscribers to this scheme are guaranteed a minimum monthly pension that ranges from Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000. The monthly contribution varies from Rs 42 to Rs 1,454, depending on the chosen pension amount and the age of the subscriber.
Many individuals enrolled in the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) have been curious about whether the government plans to raise the minimum pension under this scheme. Recently, the government has provided clarity on this issue.
Inquiry about pensions in Parliament
In the Lok Sabha, the government was questioned about its intentions to increase pension amounts to enhance the social security for workers in the unorganized sector. Additionally, there were inquiries regarding potential changes to the contribution structure or the introduction of a pension system linked to inflation.
Currently, there are no plans to raise pensions
The government has confirmed that there are no intentions to increase the pension amount under the Atal Pension Scheme. Pankaj Chaudhary, the Minister of State for Finance, stated in a written response to Parliament on Monday, December 15, that raising the pension would also necessitate an increase in the subscription amount, which would impose an extra financial burden on subscribers. As a result, it has been decided to maintain the scheme under its existing terms and conditions.
How many individuals are enrolled in APY?
As per government statistics, a total of 84,517,419 individuals had signed up for the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) by November 30, 2025. This figure equates to around 84 million people, showcasing the scheme’s extensive reach and the trust it has garnered from the public.
How many subscribers in which pension slab?
According to the data, the Rs 1,000 pension slab has the highest number of subscribers at 86.91 percent, numbering over 73.4 million. The Rs 2,000 pension slab has 3 percent, Rs 3,000 has 1.41 percent, and Rs 4,000 has 0.53 percent. The highest pension slab of Rs 5,000 has 8.15 percent, or approximately 6.87 million subscribers.
Enrollment increased every year
Enrollment in the Atal Pension Yojana has steadily increased each year. While approximately 2.48 million people joined in the fiscal year 2015–16, this number will exceed 76 million by the end of 2024–25. In the current fiscal year 2025–26, 8.426 million new subscribers have already joined by November 30, 2025, bringing the total number to over 84.5 million.