An awareness seminar on the National Pension System (NPS) for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) was organized in Amritsar on Tuesday. The event was jointly hosted by Laghu Udyog Bharti, HRD Chamber of Commerce, HDFC Bank, and State Bank of India, with special efforts from district president Amit Kapoor, vice-president Priyanka Goyal, and chairman JP Singh.
Keynote Address by Punjab Trade Commission Member
The seminar was chaired by Sheetal Juneja, a member of the Punjab Trade Commission. Addressing the gathering, Juneja stated that the NPS is a crucial initiative providing financial security to entrepreneurs, businesspersons, and employees after retirement. He highlighted various benefits of the scheme, including tax advantages, long-term savings opportunities, and effective financial planning for the future.
Expert Insights on NPS Features
During the seminar, experts from the banking and financial sectors provided detailed information about the features of the NPS, enrolment procedures, investment options, and pension benefits. The speakers encouraged entrepreneurs and employees associated with the MSME sector to enroll in the scheme to secure their financial future.
Attendance and Participation
Notable attendees included Punjab Pradesh Beopar Mandal president Piara Lal Seth, Davinder Singh, Pran Aggarwal, Nipun Aggarwal, Raja Iqbal Singh, Uma Shanker, CA Jaideep Singh (president of HRD Chamber of Commerce), Vivek Sharma, Ajay Mahajan, Aditya Sharma, and other representatives from the business and industrial sectors. Participants appreciated the initiative and noted that such awareness programs play a vital role in helping entrepreneurs make informed financial decisions.
