More than 58 lakhs subscribers to Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
The number of subscribers of the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) during each of the last three years is as follows:
| Particulars | As on 31.03.2016 | As on 31.03.2017 | As on 22.07.2017 |
| Cumulative Subscribers | 24,84,895 | 48,83,829 | 58,08,071 |
The funds allocated under APY during each of the last three years is as follows:
(Rs. in crore)
| Particulars | 2015-16 | 2016-17 | 2017-18 |
| Budget Estimates | 173 | 120 | 155 |
The requirement of fund for APY is assessed as per the progress made under the Scheme and necessary provisioning of fund is done at appropriate stage.
Vide Gazette Notification dated 11th May, 2017, an individual eligible for receiving the benefits under APY has been required to furnish proof of possession of Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication. Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the Scheme shall be given to such individuals, subject to the production of the following identification documents :-
- if she or he has enrolled, her or his Aadhaar Enrolment ID slip; or a copy of her or his request made for Aadhaar enrolment,
- Other identification documents such as Bank or Post office Passbook with Photo; PAN Card; Passport; Ration Card; Voter Identity Card; MGNREGS card; Kisan Photo passbook; Driving license etc.
This was stated by Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of State for Finance in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
