Jan-dhan Yojana

SBI Opened 2.10 Crore Savings Accounts In 2017-18: Five Things To Know

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Wednesday March 28, 2018

State Bank of India (SBI) has opened 2.10 crore savings bank accounts in financial year 2017-18 or fiscal year ending on March 31, the bank said on Tuesday. Out of these 2.10 crore savings bank accounts, 1.10 crore are Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts, SBI said. PMJDY accounts are exempt from maintaining any average monthly balance, ...

SBI's New Changes: Charges For Insufficient Balance, Closure Of 41 Lakh Savings Bank Accounts

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Sunday March 18, 2018

During the current financial year, 2.10 crore savings bank accounts were opened, of which 1.10 crore accounts are Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana accounts, which are exempt from average monthly balance requirement, SBI said.

Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana: From Zero Balance To Latest Details In 10 Points

Business | Thursday April 20, 2017

The Jan Dhan tally, the finance ministry said, has reached Rs 63,971 crore in deposits and 22.14 crore Rupay cards.

Government Warns Jan Dhan Holders Against Misuse Of Account

Business | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday December 4, 2016

After a sudden surge in deposits in Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana accounts showed up various inconsistencies, the government on Sunday again cautioned such account holders.

80% Jan Dhan Yojana Accounts Have Cash Balance: Arun Jaitley

Business | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday October 8, 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said that 80% of the 240 million new accounts opened under the Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana are now functional with cash balances.

Farmer Suicides 'Complicated' Issue, Formal Finance is Key: RBI

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday April 24, 2015

Cautioning against taking farmer suicides "lightly", RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan today said small and marginal farmers across the country should have access to formal financing.

Jan Dhan Scheme: 8 Crore People Open Bank Accounts, Says Finance Minister

Business | Friday November 28, 2014

Jaitley said government will ensure that no one takes wrong advantage of the scheme which is targeted at the weaker sections of the society.

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Offers to Help Monitor Jan Dhan Yojana

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 19, 2014

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) has offered to help in monitoring of the progress made with regard to Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), the flagship financial inclusion scheme of the government.

Prime Minister Modi's 'Jan-Dhan Yojana' to Boost Financial Inclusion Plan: SBI

Business | Friday August 15, 2014

State Bank of India on Friday welcomed the 'Jan-Dhan Yojana' launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said it will give a boost to the government's ambitious financial inclusion drive.