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Jan Dhan Yojana Has Unparalleled Impact, Says PM Narendra Modi

From Hindustan Times · () English

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  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has had an unparalleled impact.
  • The scheme provides unbanked adults with basic bank accounts, requiring zero balance and no maintenance fees.
  • PMJDY aims to increase financial inclusion across India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) scheme, describing its impact as "unparalleled." The initiative, launched to promote financial inclusion, has successfully provided basic banking facilities to millions of Indians.

The core objective of PMJDY is to ensure that every unbanked adult has access to a bank account. Crucially, these accounts are offered with zero balance requirements and no maintenance charges, removing significant barriers for the country's most vulnerable populations.

This scheme has been instrumental in bringing a large segment of the population into the formal financial system. By offering accessible banking, PMJDY empowers individuals with tools for saving, receiving direct benefit transfers, and accessing credit, thereby fostering economic participation.

The Prime Minister's statement underscores the government's commitment to expanding financial access and integrating more citizens into the mainstream economy through such foundational programs.

Jan Dhan Yojana has had an unparalleled impact

— PM Narendra ModiDescribing the impact of the financial inclusion scheme.
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