About the Conference
As India marches toward the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, the demographic transition toward an ageing society presents both a challenge and a strategic opportunity. With the elderly population projected to double by 2050 and a vast majority of the workforce remaining in the unorganised sector and the architectural integrity of our retirement framework has never been more critical. Building Sustainable Pension Systems is no longer just a social welfare goal but an economic imperative to ensure fiscal stability, intergenerational equity and a dignified life for every citizen.
According to the UN WPP 2024, India’s median age is projected to rise from 28 today to 37 by 2047. This shift suggests that the window to leverage a vast youthful workforce is closing. To sustain growth, India must transition from its initial demographic dividend to a "second dividend" by accumulating substantial pension assets. These assets would provide the long-term capital investment needed to drive development as the population ages. Ultimately, this transition is not guaranteed; it depends entirely on the implementation of strategic policy frameworks.
In this context, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) and the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) are organizing the Joint Conference on Pension (JCP) at New Delhi tentatively towards the end of June or first week of July 2026. This conference provides a vital forum for discussing the penetration and growth of pension assets for Viksit Bharat in 2047, where elderly citizens live with dignity and accumulated capital fuels advanced national development. The agenda covers global perspectives on economic, environmental, and social hurdles, showcasing diverse international strategies. The discussions will span economic, environmental, and social challenges, reflecting the diverse experiences and strategies from around the world.
JCP 2026 aims to bring together scholars, practitioners, and industry experts from across the globe to engage in meaningful dialogue, share ground breaking research findings, and explore innovative solutions. The conference will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, and research presentations that will provide insights into various aspects of pension management, investment strategies, regulatory frameworks, and social security systems.
About PFRDA
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is a statutory body in India established to oversee and regulate the pension sector, with a mandate to promote old age income security by establishing, developing and regulating pension funds and to protect the interests of subscribers to schemes of pension funds.
PFRDA regulates the National Pension System (NPS), a defined contribution pension scheme for the citizens of India, which has been adopted by the Central Government, State Governments, many Corporates, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) of India for their employees. Any Indian, including non-resident Indians and Overseas Citizens of India, aged zero to eighty-five, can open a NPS Account for their retirement planning
In addition to NPS, PFRDA is administering the Atal Pension Yojana (APY), a government guaranteed contributory pension scheme aimed at creating a universal social security system for all Indians especially the unorganized sector.
PFRDA has significantly contributed to old age income security and socio-economic development by ensuring orderly growth and development of the pension sector. PFRDA has recently introduced retirement schemes for children (NPS Vatsalya) and gig / platform workers (NPS e-Shramik).
About IAI
The Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament, viz. The Actuaries Act, 2006 for regulating the profession of Actuaries in India. The nodal ministry for the Institute is Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance.
The affairs of the IAI are managed by a Council in accordance with the provisions of the Actuaries Act, 2006. The Council consists of 12 elected fellow members and 3 persons nominated by Central Government. Currently, two government nominees are from Department of Financial Services and one from Insurance Regulatory Development Authority.
The erstwhile Actuarial Society of India (ASI) was established in September 1944. Since 1979, the ASI has been a Full Member of International Actuarial Association (an umbrella organization to all actuarial bodies across the world) and is actively involved in its affairs. In 1982, the ASI was registered under Registration of Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies Act XXI of 1860 and Bombay Public Charitable Trust Act, 1950. In 1989, the ASI started examinations upto Associate level, and in 1991, started conducting Fellowship level examination leading to professional qualification of an actuary. Till then, the accreditation was based on Institute of Actuaries, London examinations (now Institute and Faculty of Actuaries).
The Objectives of IAI are as under:
- To promote, uphold and develop the standards of professional education, training, knowledge, practice and conduct amongst Actuaries
- To promote the status of the Actuarial profession
- To regulate the practice by the Members of the profession of Actuary
- To promote, in the public interest, knowledge and research in all the matters relevant to Actuarial Science and its application
- To do all such things as may be incidental or conducive to the above objects or any of them.
Conference Tracks
Track 1 – Leveraging product innovation to vitalize pension adoption and establish a fully pensioned society for Viksit Bharat 2047Track 2 – Investment practices and asset mix for long-term horizons (30–60 years)
Track 3 – Enhancing the contributory pension systems through flexible, predictable and assured deaccumulation options
Important Timelines
- Submission of Abstract : 18 April 2026 12:00 PM IST
- Abstract Acceptance : 25 April 2026 12:00 PM IST
- Full Paper Submission : 28 May 2026 12:00 PM IST
- Final Acceptance Notification : 15 June 2026 12:00 PM IST
- Presentation Submission : 20 June 2026 12:00 PM IST