The Atal Pension Yojana (APY), a key social security initiative by the Government of India, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 9 crore subscribers on April 21, 2026. This achievement follows a record enrolment of 1.35 crore subscribers during the financial year 2025-26, the highest since the scheme's launch in 2015. The APY, administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), is designed to provide a safety net for the economically disadvantaged, particularly focusing on workers in the unorganised sector. Subscribers can receive a guaranteed monthly pension ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 after reaching the age of 60, with provisions for spousal benefits and return of the accumulated corpus to nominees. The scheme is open to Indian citizens aged 18 to 40, excluding those who are income taxpayers. The PFRDA has played a crucial role in promoting the APY through extensive outreach and awareness campaigns, contributing to its rapid growth over the past decade.