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• The National Pension Scheme (NPS) is a voluntary, long-term retirement savings scheme designed to provide financial security for individuals after retirement.
•  Launched by the Government of India and regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), NPS aims to encourage systematic savings and investment in a pension fund.
• Key Features:

• Open to Indian citizens (including NRIs) aged 18 to 70 years.

• Two types of accounts: Tier-I (mandatory, retirement-focused) and Tier-II (optional, flexible savings account).

• Offers multiple investment options, including equity, corporate bonds, and government securities.

• Managed by professional Pension Fund Managers (PFMs) such as SBI, ICICI, HDFC, and LIC.

• Tax benefits under Section 80CCD(1) & 80CCD(1B) of the Income Tax Act.

• Withdrawal options at retirement include a lump sum payout (60%) and mandatory annuity (40%) to provide a steady pension.

NPS is a cost-effective, flexible, and portable pension solution that ensures financial stability in post-retirement years. It is suitable for both salaried individuals and self-employed professionals looking for a disciplined savings approach for their retirement.