News Context: On January 7, 2026, the PFRDA issued updated guidelines for NPS Vatsalya, a pension-saving scheme specifically for minors.
- Wholistic Insight: This scheme is a cornerstone of the "Viksit Bharat@2047" vision, aiming to move Indian households from "traditional gold/property savings" to "regulated market-linked retirement planning" from birth.
UPSC - 2027 - Prelims cum Mains - Foundation Course / Batch Starts on 15-04-2026 
