<h1>Swalalamban Scheme: Govt Supports Workers with Rs. 1,000 Annual Pension Contribution; Enrollment Reaches 1 Million+ by 2012.</h1> The Indian government introduced the Swalalamban scheme to support workers lacking formal pension benefits. Under this initiative, the government contributes Rs. 1,000 annually to New Pension System accounts with savings between Rs. 1,000 and Rs. 12,000 per year. Launched in 2010-11, the scheme offers contributions for five years to those registering between 2010-11 and 2012-13, extending until 2016-17. As of August 2012, enrollment included 3,01,920 subscribers in 2010-11, 6,43,980 in 2011-12, and 90,061 in the current financial year. This update was provided by the Minister of State for Finance in response to a query in the Rajya Sabha.