ICC & PFRDA Host “Retire Smart India 2.0” – NPS Awareness Programme In Agartala, Tripura.

Agartala, Tripura, 2nd of October, 2026 : The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), in collaboration with the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), organised an interactive “Retire Smart India 2.0” NPS Awareness Session at Pragna Bhawan, Agartala, Tripura on Thursday (1st October, 2026), with a focus on retirement planning and enhancing awareness about pension participation.

The programme commenced with a welcome address by the Indian Chamber of Commerce, followed by a special address by Shri Beiseia Darlong, TCS, Deputy Secretary & State Nodal Officer, Finance Department, Government of Tripura, and a special address by Shri Pradeep Krishnaraj, IAS, Director, Skill Development Department, Government of Tripura. The keynote address was delivered by Shri Ruby Vinayak Bhaosagar, Assistant General Manager, PFRDA.

In the key note address, Sh. Ruby Vinayak Bhaosagar discussed on the evolving pension landscape in India and the growing significance of the National Pension System (NPS) as a flexible, digital and market-linked retirement solution were highlighted. NPS has emerged as a significant component of India’s pension ecosystem, with more than 9.93 crore subscribers and Assets Under Management (AUM) exceeding ₹17.26 lakh crore as on August 30, 2026.

The session also highlighted various reforms and initiatives undertaken to enhance the accessibility and reach of the pension system. These include the relaxation of the maximum entry age to 85 years, simplified withdrawal provisions and enhanced digital processes. Such initiatives are aimed at expanding pension coverage among diverse sections of society, including gig workers, MSMEs, farmers, women and corporates, thereby contributing towards the vision of a Pensioned Society by 2047 and the broader goal of Viksit Bharat @2047. 

Shri Nishant Anand, Manager, PFRDA, delivered a presentation on the features and benefits of NPS for individuals and corporates, highlighting its key features and role in long-term retirement planning. CA Gaurav Jain, ICAI, elaborated on the tax benefits available under NPS and addressed various tax-related aspects of pension planning. 
An interactive Question-and-Answer session was subsequently conducted, providing participants an opportunity to seek clarifications on various aspects of NPS and retirement planning. The programme concluded with a press interaction followed by a vote of thanks. 

PFRDA has been undertaking various outreach and awareness initiatives across the country to promote greater awareness about retirement planning and encourage wider participation in the pension ecosystem. PFRDA remains committed to advancing the vision of a “Pensioned Society by 2047”, wherein every citizen has access to an appropriate pension solution and enhanced financial security during old age.

About PFRDA

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is a statutory regulatory organisation established by the Government of India with the mandate of regulating, promoting and developing the pension sector in India.