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NPS Van Yatra to be flagged off on NPS Diwas to spread pension awareness

On the occasion of NPS Diwas 2026, the NPS Van Yatra will be flagged off at 10:00 A.M. on 1 October 2026 by the Finance Minister of India from New Delhi. The Yatra will simultaneously commence from designated locations in four cities in India, including Ahmedabad. In Gujarat, the NPS Van Yatra will be flagged off from the SLBC Office, Ahmedabad, and will travel across various cities and regions of the State from 1 October to 15 October 2026. The Yatra will spread awareness about the National Pension System and the importance of pension planning for a financially secure future. Outreach activities are planned at urban and rural centres, markets, cooperative institutions, dairy and artisan clusters and other important locations. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Finance on 27 September 2026.

Occasion: NPS Diwas 2026 Flag-off: 10:00 A.M. on 1 October 2026, from New Delhi Launch cities: Four cities, including Ahmedabad Gujarat leg dates: 1 October to 15 October 2026
Why it matters for exams: NPS Diwas, the date of the Van Yatra and the number of launch cities are examinable facts on pension and financial-inclusion outreach.
Kerala PSCUPSCBank
27 September 2026 Source: Press Information Bureau

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