CAMS Partners with PFRDA for NPS Vatsalya Outreach Programme in Tiruchirappalli
Computer Age Management Services Limited partnered with PFRDA to conduct an NPS Vatsalya Outreach Programme in Tiruchirappalli on 24 February 2026, aimed at promoting financial literacy and early savings habits. The programme featured key officials and highlighted the NPS Vatsalya scheme launched on 18 September 2024, which allows contributions starting at ₹250 and provides flexibility with partial withdrawals and exit options between ages 18–21.

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Computer Age Management Services Limited (CAMS) announced its partnership with the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) for conducting an NPS Vatsalya Outreach Programme in Tiruchirappalli on 24 February 2026. The initiative focused on building financial awareness and encouraging disciplined long-term savings habits from an early age among students, parents, teachers, district officials and Points of Presence.
Programme Highlights and Key Participants
The outreach programme brought together various stakeholders for interactive sessions and activities centered around financial planning. Ms. Kshetrimayum Deepi Chanu, Assistant Collector, Tiruchirappalli, served as the Chief Guest and emphasized that nurturing early saving habits through NPS Vatsalya is comparable to planting a sapling that grows into long-term financial security for children, strengthened over time through the power of compounding.
| Role | Name | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Director | Mr. Venkateswarlu Peri | PFRDA |
| Chief General Manager | Mr. K. Mohan Gandhi | PFRDA |
| General Manager | Ms. Kavita Singam | PFRDA |
| District Education Officer | Mr. Annadurai | Tiruchirappalli |
| Chief Program Officer | Mr. Syed Hassan | CAMS CRA |
| Head – NPS | Mr. Prasenjit Mukherjee | CAMS CRA |
| Lead District Manager | Mr. Murugesan | Tiruchirappalli |
NPS Vatsalya Scheme Features
Mr. Venkateswarlu Peri, Executive Director, PFRDA, explained that the NPS Vatsalya scheme empowers parents to secure their minor children's financial future by building a retirement corpus through the power of compounding. The scheme is designed to instil early savings habits in minor children, with accounts seamlessly transitioning into standard NPS plans once the child reaches 18 years of age.
Launched on 18 September 2024 by Union Finance Minister Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman, NPS Vatsalya offers several key features:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Contribution | ₹250 |
| Gift Contributions | Available under Vatsalya Aashirwad |
| Partial Withdrawals | Up to four times |
| Exit Options | Between ages 18–21 |
| Account Transition | Converts to standard NPS at age 18 |
Programme Response and Impact
Mr. Syed Hassan, Chief Program Officer, CAMS, noted that the NPS outreach event in Tiruchirappalli received an enthusiastic response from students, teachers and parents. The session, chaired by Ms. Dipi Chanu, provided valuable insights into NPS and the newly introduced NPS Vatsalya scheme, highlighting the importance of early financial planning and long-term retirement savings.
CAMS NPS Operations
CAMS NPS operates as a Central Recordkeeping Agency for the National Pension System under PFRDA regulations. Since commencing operations with eNPS in 2022, CAMS NPS has expanded rapidly across retail and corporate segments, strengthening its distribution network through Points of Presence including leading public sector banks, private sector banks and fintechs. The platform provides secure, compliant and intuitive digital journeys for subscriber onboarding, recordkeeping and servicing, supported by customised tools and system enhancements.
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