NPS Vatsalya Scheme: Guidelines 2025

Nps Vatsalya Scheme: Guidelines 2025

January 15, 2026

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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.