DC Baramulla reviews implementation of PM-SYM Scheme

Baramulla, Dec 16: Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, Tuesday chaired a meeting to review the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM) scheme in the district, with a focus on expanding coverage among eligible unorganised sector workers.
During the meeting, the DC emphasized that PM-SYM scheme is Centrally Sponsored Scheme for unorganised sector labourers in the age group of 18 to 40 years who are not covered under any other pension scheme. Under the scheme, beneficiaries are entitled to a minimum assured pension of Rs 3,000 per month on attaining the age of 60 years.
The DC directed the concerned officers to ensure saturation coverage of all eligible unorganised workers, including those registered under the Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) category.
It was apprised that around 7,530 workers fall under the BOCW category in the district and the DC instructed all Block Development Officers (BDOs) to take proactive steps to enroll these workers under the PM-SYM scheme by utilising the services of Common Service Centres (CSCs).
Emphasis was also laid on enrolling MNREGA workers, along with those associated with the handloom and handicrafts sectors. The DC stressed the need for focused outreach and awareness campaigns to ensure that all eligible workers from these sectors are brought under the ambit of the scheme.
The DC further directed the departments concerned to closely monitor the enrollment process, ensure proper documentation, and submit regular progress reports to the district administration.
Meanwhile, the DC reiterated that the PM-SYM scheme is a significant step towards providing social security and financial stability to unorganised sector workers in their old age.
The meeting was attended by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla, Syed Altaf Hussain Musvi; ADC Sopore, S.A.Raina; SDM Uri, Shubhankar Pratyush, SDM Pattan, Gulzar Ahmad, CPO Baramulla, Nisar Ahmad, ACD Baramulla, Chaudhary Mudasir Hussain, and other officers and officials.