The prize distribution ceremony of Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority was held at the Unity Plaza, Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, Kohima on 10th December 2025.
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) launched the “NPS Quest – Chase Your Future”, especially for the North East India aiming to create awareness on the importance of retirement planning, financial independence and the role of the National Pension System (NPS) with the initiative to encourage citizens and companies across India to showcase their creativity through engaging formats such as Reels, Posters, AI Videos, and Creative while spreading the message of financial security under the theme ‘NPS Zaruri Hai’ to encourage the younger generation to start early and secure their future through NPS.
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) aims to promote and develop the pension sector in the country through initiatives like “NPS Quest,” and continues its mission of building a financially secure and pension-inclusive India.
The Themes for Participation included - Every Profession One Pension, Start Early: Power of Compounding – Secure Your Retirement, Retirement Planning Dignity & Financial Independence and Financial Literacy – NPS Vatsalya.
The list of winners for the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority 2025 were awarded in the following categories
In the ‘NPS Quest 2.0-Hornbill Edition’ - Rohith from Nainital was given the Best Influencer Reel and received a cash prize of Rs 25,000/- along with certificate, while Magdalene from Kohima was awarded for her ‘AI Video’, she too received a cash prize of Rs 25,000/- along with certificate and Akhii Richa from Kohima was awarded for the best Artwork/Creativities, he received a cash prize of Rs 10,000/- along with certificate.
In the ‘NPS Quest 2.0’, the winners in the Influencer Reel were awarded to P. Dhanabi Sharma from Guwahati and Sahil from Delhi, both winners received cash prize of Rs. 50,000/- and Rs 25,000/- respectively along with certificates.
In the Artwork/Creativities category, Sentienla Jamir from Nagaland and Chinmoyee Phukan from Johrat were the winners who received cash prize of Rs, 25,000/- and Rs 12,000/- respectively along with certificates.
While in the ‘AI Video’ category, Watimongla Jamir from Kohima, Vamshi Vardhan from Hyderadad and Moatila from Kohima were declared the winners, they received cash prize of Rs. 50,000/-, Rs. 25,000/- and Rs 15,000/- respectively along with certificates.
The prizes and credentials were given out by the Chairperson, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority, Sivasubramanian Ramann who was the Chief Guest. He was accompanied by Chief Secretary Nagaland, Sentiyanger Imchen, IAS, Ranbheer Singh Dhariwal, CRA – Head Protean e-Gov Technologies Limited, Ankaj Kumar Saxena, MD&CEO, LIC Pension Fund and Shri Pravesh Kumar, CGM PFRDA.
(Maongtemjen, IA)
