<h1>Minister Stresses Grassroots Pension Awareness; NPS Boasts 1.57 Crore Subscribers; PFRDA Pushes Auto-Enrollment Initiatives.</h1> The Minister of State for Finance emphasized the need for grassroots awareness about pensions, expressing satisfaction with the growing recognition of the National Pension System (NPS), which now has over 1.57 crore subscribers and assets exceeding Rs. 1.72 lakh crores. At a pension conference in New Delhi, a report on financial security for the elderly was released, highlighting the importance of expanding pension coverage and financial literacy. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) discussed initiatives like auto-enrollment and new life cycle funds to enhance NPS outreach. The event featured discussions on pension-related topics and acknowledged top service providers.