Millions of people brought into financial mainstream, says PM Modi on 9 years of PM Jan Dhan Yojana

 

 

 

ON completion of nine years of PM Jan Dhan Yojana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said through this initiative, millions have been brought in the financial mainstream, ensuring that every Indian has a rightful place in the country’s growing economy. “As we mark 9 years of PM Jan Dhan Yojana, I congratulate all those who benefitted from this scheme and laud everyone who worked to make it a success. It is a milestone effort in empowering our people,” Modi said in a post on X. “Through this initiative, we have brought millions into the financial mainstream, ensuring every Indian has a rightful place in our growing economy,” he said.

 

Jan Dhan Yojana and digital tranformation revolutionised financial inclusion in India, says Nirmala: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said Jan Dhan Yojana-led interventions and digital transformation have revolutionised financial inclusion in the country, as more than 50 crore people have been brought into the formal banking system with cumulative deposits surpassing Rs 2 lakh crore. Sitharaman in her message said 55.5 per cent bank accounts have been opened by women, and 67 per cent have been opened in rural/semi-urban areas.