NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme (NSPS): Pension-Linked Healthcare Initiative

Category: Social Security / Pension / Healthcare

  • NPS refers to the National Pension System.
  • Pension-linked welfare initiatives seek to provide greater financial and social security to subscribers.
  • The healthcare component focuses on addressing health-related financial needs during old age.
  • UPSC questions may examine the implementing institution, beneficiaries, funding mechanism and relationship with the broader NPS ecosystem.

Key Pointer: NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme → Pension + healthcare/social security