NPS Diwas: PFRDA launches awareness drive for Sanchay pension scheme — here's what you need to know

PFRDA’s NPS Sanchay Pension Yatra will cover Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Kolkata from 1-16 October. NPS Sanchay is designed to simplify retirement savings, with a predefined investment approach and flexible contribution options. Here’s who can apply and how the scheme works.

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has announced the NPS Sanchay Pension Yatra on NPS Diwas 2026, a pension-awareness initiative that will be held across four cities from 1 October to 16 October 2026.

In an X post, PFRDA said, “Whether your income is high or low, preparing for a secure future is essential for everyone. Through the NPS Sanchay Pension Yatra, pension awareness is being extended to various cities across the country.”

The pension awareness drive will be held from 1 October to 16 October 2026 across Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Kolkata. The Yatra aims to raise awareness about retirement savings and NPS Sanchay among people. Here's what you need to know about the NPS Sanchay scheme.

What is NPS Sanchay?

NPS Sanchay is a retirement-focused scheme under the All Citizen Model and Multiple Scheme Framework (MSF) of the National Pension System (NPS), aimed at people working in the informal sector. It was introduced on 6 May 2026.

It is designed to make retirement investing simpler for people who may not have extensive knowledge or investment experience. Instead of requiring subscribers to actively make asset-allocation decisions, NPS Sanchay follows a predefined investment approach aligned with government sector schemes.

Who can apply for NPS Sanchay?