The social security scheme has been brought by the Government of India and operated by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). To invest in the scheme, couples have to cross the age of 60 years. They can invest a maximum of Rs 15 lakh. Earlier the investment limit was Rs 7.5 lakh, which was doubled later. Compared to other schemes, senior citizens get more interest here.
Investment plan
Couples have to invest Rs 8,10,811 individually. It means the overall investment will amount to Rs 16, 21, 622. The rate of interest offered here is 7.40 per cent annually. There is a provision under which you will get 10 thousand rupees as a monthly pension.
If only one person invests in this social security scheme, he/she will get Rs 5,000 as a monthly pension and their investment amount would be Rs 8,11,811. The maturity period of this scheme is 10 years. After completing the policy term, you will get your money back.
