No Pension Hike in Atal Pension Yojana: Government Clarifies in Parliament

• Government confirms no current plans to increase pension under Atal Pension Yojana (APY).
• Minister Pankaj Chaudhary stated increasing pension would raise subscriber contributions, adding financial burden.
• APY, launched in May 2015, provides guaranteed monthly pensions from 1,000 to 5,000 rupees.
• The scheme has over 8.45 crore subscribers as of November 30, 2025, with most opting for the 1,000-rupee slab.
• APY aims to provide old-age financial security for the poor and unorganized sector.

Why It Matters: Government confirms no pension hike in APY, citing increased subscriber burden.