Economy
Modi government clears pension scheme for shopkeepers, traders
Updated : May 31, 2019 08:49 PM IST
The decision taken at the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi will benefit 3 crore retail traders and shopkeepers.
Five crore traders are expected to join the scheme in the next three years, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said.
Interested persons can enrol themselves through over 3.25 lakh common service centres spread across the country.
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