Budget 2026: Economic survey calls for stronger pension net for gig workers, rural India
New Delhi: The way forward for India’s pension ecosystem lies in a calibrated expansion of both contributory and non-contributory schemes, the Economic Survey 2025-26 said on Thursday, adding that engagement with state governments, cooperatives, farmer networks, and gig-platform companies can ensure last-mile reach. The Pension Fund Regulatory Development Authority (PFRDA) has laid the groundwork for…