Cabinet approves continuation of Atal Pension Yojana (APY) and extension of funding support for promotional and developmental activities and gap funding till 2030-31

• APY is the flagship guaranteed minimum pension scheme for unorganised-sector workers, administered by PFRDA under the Ministry of Finance (DFS).
• The Union Cabinet on 21 January 2026 approved its continuation up to FY 2030-31 along with extended Government gap funding and promotional/developmental support.
• Examinable as a GS-II welfare scheme and GS-III financial inclusion / social security topic, with strong Prelims potential on dates, ages, slabs and regulator.