| Criteria | Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan | Atal Pension Yojana |
| Year | 2019 | 2015-16 |
| Scope | Old age protection and Social Security | Old age protection and Social Security |
| Eligibility | Unorganized Workers in the age-group 18-40 years and earning less than Rs 15,000 per month | Focused on Unorganized Workers But any Indian Citizen in the age-group 18 to 40 years can join through their savings bank account or post office savings bank account) |
| Age-group | 18-40 years | 18-40 years |
| Contribution | 50:50 contribution by subscriber and central Government | Government Contribution: 50% of total prescribed contribution up to Rs 1000 per annum. 2 Conditions: 1. Available only for a period of 5 years between 2015-16 to 2019-20. 2. Subscribers should not be Income taxpayers or covered under any existing schemes. |
| Amount of Contribution | Ranges between Rs 55 to Rs 200 per month depending upon entry age | Ranges between Rs 42 to Rs 1454 per month depending upon entry age and minimum pension |
| Minimum Assured Pension | Rs 3000 per month upon attaining 60 years | Ranges between Rs 1000 to Rs 5000 per month |
| Family Pension | 50% of the pension to the spouse | Same amount of Pension guaranteed to spouse |
| Ministry | Ministry of Labour and Employment | Ministry of Finance |
