CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan is a social welfare scheme launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment of the Government of India in February 2019 for poor labourers in the unorganised sector from minimum 18 years of age to maximum 40 years.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM) was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi under the Ministry of Labour and Employment in February 2019. It was launched at Vastral in Gujarat.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan Yojana was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March 2019 in Ahmedabad for unorganized sector workers. The scheme ensures old age protection with a monthly pension of Rs. 3000 for people aged 60 years and above.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan is a voluntary and contributory Pension Scheme for Unorganized Workers for entry age of 18 to 40 years with monthly income of Rs. 15000 or less. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)

Detailed explanation-5: -The Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana is a scheme for the unorganized sector workers with an assurance of minimum pension of ₹3000 per month on attaining the age of 60 years. Under this scheme, the unorganized sector workers would get a monthly pension of ₹3000 from the age of 60 years.