PFRDA Launches AI-Based Pension Sahayak Platform for Grievance Redressal
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) launched Pension Sahayak on June 22, 2026, an AI-enabled platform for subscribers of the National Pension System (NPS), Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) to register, track, and escalate pension-related complaints. The platform supports voice and chat interactions in 22 Indian languages and covers grievances related to pension intermediaries like CRAs, PoPs, and fund managers. Users can verify identity via PRAN or mobile number and register complaints free of charge.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 4 Oct, 06:09 pm. Other outlets followed.