DC Kathua reviews implementation of PM Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana
06/06/2026
KATHUA, Jun 5: Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Kumar today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of registrations under the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) Yojana and review measures to maximize coverage of eligible persons across the district.
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) is a union government-backed voluntary pension scheme for workers in the unorganized sector. It provides a guaranteed monthly pension of ?3,000 to eligible workers upon reaching the age of 60, along with family pension benefits for their spouse in the event of death.
At the outset, Assistant Labour Commissioner Piyusha Khajuria briefed the meeting on the registration status and progress achieved under the scheme.
The meeting reviewed the enrolment of unorganised sector workers under the pension scheme and discussed strategies for ensuring wider coverage of eligible beneficiaries in the 18-40 years age group.
Emphasising the importance of social security for unorganized workers, the Deputy Commi-ssioner directed all concerned departments to intensify awareness and registration drives and ensure saturation of eligible beneficiaries. He stressed coordinated field-level efforts to maximise enrolment under the scheme.
The Deputy Commis-sioner directed the respective departments to facilitate registration of Anganwadi workers and helpers, eligible industrial workers, drivers, cleaners and other transport sector workers.
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