In a move that could help boost dollar inflows into the country, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allowed non-resident Indians (NRIs) can opt to invest in the National Pension System (NPS). RBI  in consultation with the Government, to enable National Pension System (NPS) as an investment option for NRIs under FEMA, 1999. NRIs may subscribe to the NPS governed and administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), provided such subscriptions are made through normal banking channels and the person is eligible to invest as per the provisions of the PFRDA Act. The subscription amounts shall be paid by the NRIs either by inward remittance through normal banking channels or out of funds held in their NRE/FCNR/NRO account. There will be no restriction on repatriation of the annuity/ accumulated savings.

About NPS:-

• NPS aims to institute pension reforms and to inculcate the habit of saving for retirement amongst the citizens.
• Initially NPS was introduced for the new Government recruits (except armed forces).
• With effect from May 1, 2009, NPS has been provided for all citizens of the country, including the unorganised sector workers, on voluntary basis.
• NPS was launched on January, 1 2004 with the objective of providing retirement income to all the citizens.

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