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Within 2 days, the post opened 11 lakh accounts of Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana.
From 2015 to now, about 3 billion accounts have been opened in this scheme.
Under this scheme, a post office or any bank account can be opened.
New Delhi. A better future and a good education for daughters is the dream of every parent and to make this dream come true, the government is also planning Sukanya Samridhi Yojana. (Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana) Empowering Parents The popularity of this scheme can be gauged from the fact that around 11,000 accounts were opened in just 2 days. This record was set in an austerity campaign run by the Indian Post Office.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (PM Modi tweet) Congratulated the post on this achievement via Twitter. Under the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, which started in 2015, about 3 million accounts have been opened so far. Because of the high interest rates and tax exemption, this program is loved by every class.
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33,000 accounts in one year, 11,000 accounts opened in 2 days
PM Modi congratulated India Post on opening 10.90 lakh accounts in two days under Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana. He tweeted: “Congratulations to @IndiaPostOffice for this great achievement! These efforts will secure and strengthen the future of the country’s daughters.
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In 2015, the Modi government launched the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana. According to a report, about 33,000 accounts are opened in this system every year, and about 3,000,000 accounts have been opened up to now. But Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana opening 11 lakh accounts in just 2 days is new
There is record.
Features and benefits of the program
By depositing money into the Sukanya Samriddhi program, a huge fund can be earned when the daughter grows up. The term of this scheme is 21 years, with 14 years of money to be deposited and the 21st year paying out the full amount with interest. In this scheme, by making small savings, you can earn a large sum every year.
Suppose you open a Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana account for a 2 year old daughter and deposit about 4,100 rupees every month and 50,000 rupees per year in this system, then in 14 years a total of 7,000 rupees will be deposited. After completing the account in the 21st year, your daughter will receive a total of Rs. 23,41,073. Means more than 16,000 interest will be available in this program. However, this calculation is based on the current interest rate of 7.6 percent.
There is no compulsion to deposit money with Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana every month. You can also deposit a lump sum in a fiscal year. Under this scheme, a post office or any bank account can be opened.
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