Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (842) from LIC

Last Update: 27th May, 2020

Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana is Pension plan for Senior citizens announced by Government of India. This policy is government's subsidized pension scheme which will avail guaranteed 8% return in yearly mode.

This plan has been closed on 31-03-2020 and new modified plan has been launched.

Go to New Plan: PMVVY Modified-2020 Plan (856)


Modifications with effect from 03-05-2018.

  • Maximum deposit limit has been increased to 15 Lakh.
  • Maximum Pension of 10,000/month can be availed.
  • This 15 Lakh Limit has now been modified to per senior citizen (Earlier it was for per family).
  • The last date to purchase this scheme is 31-03-2020.
  • This 15 Lakh limit is inclusive of earlier 7.5 Lakh, which means if some had ealier deposited 7.5 Lakh, he would be able to deposite another 7.5 Lakh only.

Related Link: Pension Calculator

Plan Parameters

Age at Entry60 Years (Completed)
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Maximum Age at Entry No Limit
Policy Term 10 Years (Fixed)
Pension Receiving Mode Monthly, Quarterly, Half Yearly or Yearly

Please use following calculator to calulate pension as per your choice of amount and pension mode.

PMVVY Pension Calculator [Rates up to 31-03-2020]


Pension benefit

  • Pensioner will receive pension amount as per selected mode. Pension will be available on completion of selected mode, for example, in case of monthly mode, pension will be paid on completion of month.

This plan can be purchsed on payment of single one time amount, the minimum and maximum limit of one time lumpsum amount is given in the following table

Mode Minimum Maximum
Amount Pension Amount Pension
Yearly 1,44,578 12,000 14,45,784 1,20,000
Half Yearly 1,47,601 6,000 14,76,014 60,000
Quarterly 1,49,068 3,000 14,90,684 30,000
Monthly 1,50,000 1,000 15,00,000 10,000

Death benefit

  • Deposited amount will be returned to nominee or legal heirs.

Maturity Benefit

  • On compltion of 10 years, the deposited amount along with last due pension will be returned to policy holder.

Policy Surrender

  • In extra-ordinary cases like critical medical emergency of policy holder or spouse, the policy can be surrendered before completion of 10 year term. The surrender value will be 98% of purchase price.

Example of Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (LIC Table 842)

Let's take example of PMVVY with following details.

Age (Years)60 (Completed)
One Time Deposit7,50,000
Policy Term(Years)10
Purchase Year2017
Pension ModeMonthly

As per above example, pension scheme holder requires to deposit on time lumpsum amount of 7,50,000 and monthly pension will credit in to his/her account on completion of each month from date of purchase for next 10 years.

On completion of 10 years, 7,50,000 will be returned to policy holder. Following table provides year-wise pension details.

Pension Details

Year Age Deposit Amount Monthly Pension Total Pension in a Year Return of Purchase Price
2017 60 750000 5000 60000 0
2018 61 0 5000 60000 0
2019 62 0 5000 60000 0
2020 63 0 5000 60000 0
2021 64 0 5000 60000 0
2022 65 0 5000 60000 0
2023 66 0 5000 60000 0
2024 67 0 5000 60000 0
2025 68 0 5000 60000 0
2026 69 0 5000 60000 0
2027 70 750000

Death Claim Details

In case death before completion of 10 years (Before Year 2027 in this case), purchase price (Rs. 7,50,000) will be returned to policy holder's nominee or legal heirs

Comments & Reviews (242)

Wrote :

18-03-2021 17:46:00

I have invested Rs.7,22,000 on 04-01-2018 interest yearly basis. Now, I would like to invest some amt but how much can invest, interest at yearly.

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21-03-2021 23:43:05

Sir, the maximum interest (pension) that can be availed is Rs. 1,11,000. So you can buy for the remaining amount.

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21-07-2020 10:38:47

After the death of policy holder, do nominee have to claim the amount or the scheme can be converted to his spouse name (nominee).

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28-07-2020 20:21:57

Yes, in case of death of the policyholder, nominee needs to claim the deposited amount. The scheme cannot be converted for nominee.

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Wrote :

20-06-2020 21:29:21

Sir, pmvvy interest is variable or 7.4% interest of ten years.

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21-06-2020 07:20:36

Scheme purchased during financial year 2020-21 will avail assured (fixed) pension at 7.4% for next 10 years.

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Wrote :

23-05-2020 14:24:04

Required application form for investment.

Wrote :

28-05-2020 22:14:19

For new plan 856, download link of proposal form is given below.
Proposal Form

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Wrote :

19-05-2020 21:46:06

Sir pmvvy exttend or not?

Wrote :

21-05-2020 07:59:48

Yes, it has been extended.

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19-05-2020 16:28:37

Suppose I am drawing pension and receiving pension from a scheme under LIC pension policy ,whether I am eligible to join under PMVVY if extended.

Wrote :

21-05-2020 08:01:49

Yes, one Sr Citizen can available maximum of 1,20,000 per year from this plan. Rate has been revised to 7.4%.

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19-05-2020 16:01:00

Suppose I am drawing pension and receiving pension from a scheme under LIC pension policy ,whether I am eligible to join under PMVVY?

Wrote :

25-05-2020 21:23:08

Sir, you can avail maximum allowed pension 111000 yearly from PMVVY and it does not have any restriction due to pension from other LIC scheme.

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Wrote :

19-05-2020 12:53:45

Sir is this scheme is there?

Wrote :

21-05-2020 08:07:44

Yes, scheme is available but rate has been reduced to 7.4% from 8%.

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Wrote :

17-05-2020 13:09:48

While using LIC Portal under pension plan, to purchase online plan 842 is displayed but could not purchase on line. Please ensure the availability of plan 842.

Wrote :

21-05-2020 08:09:14

Yes, it plan has been made available with reduced interest rate of 7.4%.

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Wrote :

11-05-2020 19:07:42

If a policy is purchased on 15th March 2020. First payment of Pension will be paid on which date?

Wrote :

12-05-2020 15:43:14

If the mode is monthly, you should get in first week of May.

Wrote :

12-05-2020 15:59:13

No, this was previous practice. Now payment starts on completion of one month of date of issuance of Policy .

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Wrote :

08-05-2020 06:22:52

Kindly provide information regarding extension of pmvvy plan . Can I submit application for this plan ?

Wrote :

15-05-2020 16:50:39

It is not extended yet.

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Wrote :

20-04-2020 14:48:18

I have learnt from agent that the scheme is still continuing if I submit the application and after Lockdown is over and the money is returned after some time, what will happen for the interest during that period.

Wrote :

21-04-2020 09:51:40

Sir, Not sure about your case, but if policy is not issued, then no interest should be paid in case of return in case of non-issuance of policy.

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Wrote :

19-04-2020 13:26:20

Has the PMVVY policy extended beyond 31.3.2020. If so Upto what date and rate of interest?

Wrote :

21-04-2020 10:00:47

No update on this as yet.

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Wrote :

18-04-2020 19:25:07

REQUEST CONFIRM PMVVY IS EXTENDED

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18-04-2020 20:45:44

No, we don?t have any update on extension.

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Wrote :

16-04-2020 14:20:17

Whether the Pension received is taxable income under Income Tax Act or not.

Wrote :

16-04-2020 16:04:19

Received Pension is taxable.

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Wrote :

12-04-2020 16:08:30

My mother is senior citizen and invest 15 Lakhs in PMVVY scheme, due to covid-19,all LIC offices was closed from 24 March. Same plan valid upto 31 March 2020. Request confirm PMVVY Plan is extended.

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12-04-2020 23:20:23

We do not have information regarding extension of this plan.

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Wrote :

11-04-2020 20:02:01

I am a senior citizen.I want to know that the PMVVY plan is extended or not.With Regards

Wrote :

11-04-2020 22:55:25

Sir, We do not have any update regarding this. We will update the moment it is extended.

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Wrote :

11-04-2020 17:00:28

My mother wants to take PMVVY plan. Please advice me.

Wrote :

12-04-2020 11:36:31

The last date to purchase this plan was 31-03-2020. In case, it gets an extension, we will update here. stay tuned. Please note it is for individuals who have completed 60 years of age.

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Wrote :

11-04-2020 16:10:00

PMVVY date extended ? From 31/03/2020rnDue to Lock down ?

Wrote :

12-04-2020 11:31:25

There is no official notification regarding this extension.

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Wrote :

06-04-2020 18:15:39

what is the rate of interest, in table 842.

Wrote :

06-04-2020 22:09:50

It is 8% for 10 years and return of purchase price after 10 years.

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Wrote :

04-04-2020 10:39:07

I tried to pay for this scheme in March 2020 but due to the lock-down all LIC offices were closed. The LIC online process is very difficult - I could not navigate it. Will the scheme be extended for a short while to allow us to apply for once the lock down is relaxed?

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07-04-2020 16:43:26

We don't have official words on this. Tt seems to be closed because it is not available for online purchase on LIC website. We will update if date extends.

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13-03-2020 20:10:44

Dear sir, I want to invest 15 lakhs in PMVVY. However I want take three policies separately for 5 lakhs each. Is it allowed or that total 15 lakhs has to be invested in one go. Thanks in advance for your prompt reply

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13-03-2020 20:48:11

You can take separately or more than one policies. Total pension should not cross 1,20,000 per year.

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Wrote :

13-03-2020 12:46:11

Can a 40 years aged person purchase this pmvvy policy? Plesae update.

Wrote :

13-03-2020 22:35:14

No, this plan is exclusively for persons age 60 years and above.

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Wrote :

12-03-2020 12:47:55

I invested Rs.1,50,000 for 10 year & Pension monthly is being received and after maturity time return the amount.

Wrote :

15-03-2020 21:01:19

After completion of 10 years, deposited amount(1,50,000 in your case) will be returned.

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10-03-2020 12:48:09

DEATH BENEFIT, Deposited amount will be returned to nominee or legal heirs. The amount which will return including up to date interest and deposit premium or not.

Wrote :

10-03-2020 15:48:03

Yes, it will include due interest up to the time of death.

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Wrote :

27-02-2020 09:53:51

In case of the death of the investor & also the nominee declared, can the purchased amount be paid to legal surviving son/daughter.

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27-02-2020 23:12:46

Yes, death claim (Purchase price in this case) will be paid to legal heirs.

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Wrote :

14-02-2020 18:55:40

Is policy issued by lic.

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15-02-2020 22:44:36

Yes, Policy is issued by Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).

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Wrote :

05-02-2020 18:25:41

Can a person purchased PMVVY when he has already invest Rs 15,00,000/- against PM Sr. Citizens scheme in a bank

Wrote :

06-02-2020 10:38:33

The maximum limit in PMVVY is 15,00,000.

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Wrote :

28-12-2019 11:14:33

Suppose i invest Rs 15,00,000 in monthly pension scheme in 23 august and if i died next month 8 september but my amount 15 lakh retrun in december what amount will my nominee receive.

Wrote :

30-12-2019 09:39:19

Interest up to December will also be paid.

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Wrote :

27-12-2019 07:40:33

Sir in PMVVY scheme any person other than spouse i.e son daughter minor child may be nominee or otherwise ?

Wrote :

27-12-2019 23:20:20

Nominee can be anybody.

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