On September 18, 2024, in New Delhi, Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce the NPS Vatsalya plan. Children from schools will also attend the launch. The finance minister unveiled the NPS Vatsalya programme in the Union Budget 2024–25.

Along with releasing the scheme booklet, the Union Finance Minister will also provide an online platform for NPS Vatsalya subscriptions and provide new minor subscribers with Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN) cards. NPS Vatsalya activities will be held concurrently at around 75 venues throughout the nation as part of the launch in New Delhi. Additional areas will participate in the launch via video conference, and they will also provide new minor subscribers in those locations with PRAN memberships.

What is Vatsalya NPS?

With NPS Vatsalya, parents may invest in a pension account and use compound interest to secure long-term prosperity for their children.

NPS Vatsalya Minimum Contribution, Qualifications, And Additional Information

With its flexible contribution and investment choices, NPS Vatsalya is accessible to families of all economic backgrounds. Parents can invest up to Rs 1,000 a year in their child's name.

When a juvenile becomes an adult, the NPS Vatsalya Plan may be easily turned into a regular NPS account.

NPS Vatsalya: Do you know how the plan will operate?

This new project, which represents a significant advancement in India's pension system, aims to start early in guaranteeing children's financial future. The Scheme will be administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).

"The establishment of NPS Vatsalya demonstrates the Government of India's commitment to encouraging long-term financial planning and stability for everybody. "It's a significant step toward making India's future generations more financially secure and independent," stated an official statement.