New Aadhaar App Dedicated to the Nation

 New Aadhaar App Dedicated to the Nation

The Government of India today unveiled its next-generation Aadhaar App, dedicated to the nation by Shri Jitin Prasada, Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Electronics & Information Technology, signalling a major upgrade in digital identity services.

Built by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the new Aadhaar App has been designed around privacy, convenience, and citizen control, making identity verification simpler, safer and more adaptive to everyday needs.

What’s New in the Aadhaar App?

The newly launched app enhances the way Aadhaar Number Holders (ANH) carry, show, share, and verify their digital identity. It brings a host of features that are privacy-centric and aligned with modern digital governance principles:

Key Features

• Selective Sharing & Consent Control
  Users can choose which specific identity details to share using customised QR codes, reducing unnecessary data exposure.
• Secure Verification Tools
  Optional face verification, biometric lock/unlock, and verification history improve both security and user confidence.
• Multiple Use Cases Supported
  Real-world scenarios like hotel check-ins, cinema ticket bookings (age verification), hospital admissions, and verification of gig workers or service partners are now easy and fast.
• “One Family – One App”
  The app allows managing up to five Aadhaar profiles on a single device, ideal for families.
• Mobile Number Updates
  Residents can now update their registered mobile number directly through the app, with more update services in the pipeline.

Source: PBI

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PFRDA Introduces ‘NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme’ on Pilot Basis Under Regulatory Sandbox

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The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has approved the introduction of a new health-linked pension product titled ‘NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme’, to be implemented as a Proof of Concept (PoC) under its Regulatory Sandbox Framework.

The move is aimed at testing the feasibility of integrating medical expense support within the existing National Pension System (NPS) architecture, while examining operational, technological and regulatory implications.

Health expenses linked with pension savings

Under the proposed scheme, subscribers will be able to use a dedicated NPS account to meet out-patient and in-patient medical expenses. The scheme will function as a sector-specific contributory pension scheme within the Multiple Scheme Framework (MSF) of NPS and will be offered to Indian citizens on a voluntary basis.

PFRDA has clarified that the scheme will be governed by the provisions of the PFRDA Act, 2013, and will initially operate only for a limited duration in a controlled environment.

Limited pilot with regulatory relaxations

The NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme will be launched by Pension Funds after obtaining prior approval from PFRDA. As it is being implemented as a pilot project, only a restricted number of subscribers will be enrolled during the PoC phase.

To facilitate the pilot, certain provisions of the PFRDA (Exits and Withdrawals under NPS) Regulations, 2015 have been relaxed. Pension Funds may also collaborate with FinTech firms and health service administrators to implement the scheme.

Key features of the scheme

As per the guidelines issued by PFRDA:

• Any Indian citizen is eligible to join the scheme, but a Common Scheme Account under NPS is mandatory.
• Subscribers can contribute any amount, in line with existing NPS guidelines applicable to the non-government sector.
• Subscribers aged above 40 years (excluding government sector subscribers) may transfer up to 30% of their contributions from the Common Scheme Account to the Swasthya Pension Scheme.
• Partial withdrawals are permitted for medical expenses up to 25% of the subscriber’s own contributions, with no limit on the number of withdrawals, subject to a minimum accumulated corpus of ₹50,000.
• In cases of critical inpatient treatment, where medical expenses exceed 70% of the available corpus, subscribers may opt for 100% premature withdrawal solely to meet such medical costs.

Claim settlement and safeguards

Amounts withdrawn under the scheme will be paid directly to the Health Benefit Administrator (HBA), Third Party Administrator (TPA), or hospital, based on valid claims and supporting bills. Any surplus remaining after settlement of medical expenses will be transferred back to the subscriber’s Common Scheme Account.

Pension Funds are required to establish a robust grievance redressal mechanism in coordination with service providers. The scheme also mandates compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, including obtaining explicit digital consent from subscribers for data sharing at the time of activation.

What happens after the pilot period

If the Proof of Concept does not establish the viability of the scheme, subscribers enrolled during the pilot phase will be given an option to transfer their accumulated corpus back to the Common Scheme Account and exit in accordance with existing NPS withdrawal rules.

The initiative signals a potential shift towards integrating healthcare financing with retirement planning under the NPS framework, depending on the outcome of the pilot phase.

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Department of Posts signs Agreement with Stock Holding Services Limited to Promote Access to Capital Market Services

 Ministry of Communications

Department of Posts signs Agreement with Stock Holding Services Limited to Promote Access to Capital Market Services

Posted On: 27 JAN 2026 4:50PM by PIB Delhi

The Department of Posts (DoP), Ministry of Communications, Government of India, signed an agreement with Stock Holding Services Limited (SSL) on 27 January 2026 at Dak Bhawan, New Delhi, to promote access to regulated capital market services for citizens across the country. With its extensive nationwide network of more than 1.65 lakh post offices, including a strong presence in rural and remote areas, India Post plays a significant role in extending financial services to underserved populations.

(MoU signing between the Department of Posts and Stock Holding Services Limited (SSL).

(L–R) Smt. Rajul Bhatt, DDG (FS), Smt. Vandita Kaul, Secretary (Posts), and Shri Prabhat Kumar Dubey, MD & CEO, Stock Holding Services Limited.
 

This collaboration seeks to leverage the reach and trust of India Post to encourage wider participation of citizens in organized and regulated capital markets.

Under the Agreement, citizens will be enabled to access SSL’s services through digital utilities such as onboarding links and QR codes made available through official platforms and at selected post office locations. The services include opening of demat and trading accounts, mutual fund investments, participation in IPOs, and other permitted investment products.

A key focus of the partnership is financial awareness and investor education. SSL will conduct investor education and financial literacy programs, with the support of the Department of Posts, to promote informed participation in financial markets, particularly among first-time investors and citizens in rural and semi-urban areas.

Speaking on the occasion, Smt. Vandita Kaul, Secretary (Posts), said that the collaboration reflects a shared commitment towards financial inclusion and aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. She highlighted that the initiative will leverage India Post’s extensive network and recent digital transformation to enable wider and secure citizen participation in capital markets.

Shri Prabhat Kumar Dubey, MD & CEO, Stock Holding Services Limited, expressed his happiness at being associated with the Department of Posts for this initiative. He stated that SSL is committed to expanding access to transparent and regulated capital market services and enhancing investor awareness across the country.

The partnership marks another step in India Post’s ongoing transformation into a digitally enabled, citizen-centric service delivery entity and is expected to contribute significantly to investor awareness, citizen empowerment, and economic growth.

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​A historic moment for India Post!

23/1/26 marks a historic day for India Post as the Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi ji inaugurated the state-of-the-art Poojappura Head Post Office at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala . It marks a significant milestone as this isn’t just a new building; it’s a modern, technology-enabled hub for postal, banking, and digital services. This modern facility is set to redefine citizen-centric services, blending tradition with cutting-edge digital infrastructure. From banking to insurance, it would help in the transformation of IndiaPost into a digital powerhouse.

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Central Government approves the Wage Revision as well as Pension Revision for the employees and pensioners of PSGICs, NABARD and RBI

 Ministry of Finance

Central Government approves the Wage Revision as well as Pension Revision for the employees and pensioners of PSGICs, NABARD and RBI

Decision reflects Government’s continued commitment and emphasis on social security and financial well-being of employees and pensioners

Approx. 46322 employees, 23570 pensioners and 23260 family pensioners to be benefited

Posted On: 23 JAN 2026 10:44AM by PIB Delhi

In a series of measures taken for boosting the morale of the serving employees as well as to ensure the social security of pensioners in the financial sector, the Central Government has approved the wage revision for Public Sector General Insurance companies (PSGICs) and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).  Additionally, it has approved pension revision for retirees of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and NABARD.  

The decision reflects the Government’s continued commitment and emphasis on social security and the financial well-being of pensioners, in recognition of their long and dedicated professional service. 

Highlights of the same are as under:

PSGICs:

Wage revision: The wage revision for the employees of PSGICs will be effective from 01.08.2022. The overall hike in wage bill shall be 12.41% with an increase of 14% on existing Basic pay and Dearness allowance.  A total of 43,247 PSGIC employees will benefit from this revision. The revision also incorporates an enhancement in NPS contribution from 10% to 14% for a better future of employees who had joined after 01.04.2010.

Family Pension Revision: Family pension has been revised at the uniform rate of 30% from the date of publication in the official gazette, which will benefit 14,615 family pensioners out of a total of 15,582 existing family pensioners as a gesture of appreciation for their valuable contribution to the organisation.

Financial Implication: The total outgo will be to the tune of Rs 8170.30 crore i.e. Rs 5822.68 crore towards the arrears of wage revision, Rs 250.15 crore for NPS and Rs 2097.47 for family pension. 

The PSGICs include National Insurance Company Ltd. (NICL), New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL), Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. (OICL), United India Insurance Company Ltd. (UIICL), General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC), and Agricultural Insurance Company Ltd. (AICIL).

NABARD

Pay revision: Effective from 1st November, 2022, the hike in pay and allowances is about 20 percent for all Group ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ employees in NABARD. It would benefit around 3800 serving and former employees.

Pension Revision: Basic pension/family pension to retirees of NABARD, who were originally recruited by NABARD and retired before 1st November, 2017, have now been brought on par with that of ex-RBI NABARD retirees.

Financial Implication: The pay revision entails an additional annual wage bill of around Rs.170 crore and total payment of arrears amounting to around Rs. 510 crore.  Whereas, pension revision, would result in a one-time arrear payment of Rs. 50.82 crore as well as an additional Rs. 3.55 crore outgo in pension payments every month to 269 pensioners and 457 family pensioners in NABARD.

RBI

Pension revision:   The Government has approved the revision of pension and family pension to the retirees of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The decision has been taken in line with the Government’s commitment to ensuring fair, adequate and sustainable retirement benefits for senior citizens and dependents.

Under the approved revision, pension and family pension shall be enhanced by 10 per cent on basic pension plus dearness relief, with effect from 1st November, 2022. This would result in an effective enhancement of basic pension by a factor of 1.43 for all retirees, leading to a substantial improvement in their monthly pension. The revision will benefit a total of 30,769 beneficiaries, comprising 22,580 pensioners and 8,189 family pensioners.

Financial Implication: The total financial implication is estimated at ₹2,696.82 crore, which includes a one-time expenditure of ₹2,485.02 crore towards arrears and a recurring annual expenditure of ₹211.80 crore.

Conclusion:

From the above measures, a total of approx. 46,322 employees, 23,570 pensioners and 23,260 family pensioners will benefit.  This measure will provide meaningful relief to the employees of PSGICs and NABARD, and to pensioners/family pensioners of RBI and NABARD, by enabling them to better absorb the cost of living while maintaining a dignified standard of living and social status post-retirement.

The Government remains committed to strengthening institutions that play a pivotal role in the country's inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

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