Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Scheme: 1.8 Lakh Accounts Opened in
2 Months
New Delhi: As many as 1.80
lakh accounts have been opened under the 'Sukanya Samridhi' scheme in less than
two months of launch of the special programme for the girl child, with the
maximum number of accounts in Karnataka and the least in Bihar.
On January 22, Prime Minister
Narendra Modi had launched a small deposit scheme for the girl child, as part
of the 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' campaign. The deposits would fetch an interest
rate of 9.1 per cent and provide income tax rebate as well.
As per data
available with the Finance Ministry, 56,471 accounts have been opened in
Karnataka, followed by 43,362 accounts in Tamil Nadu and 15,877 accounts in
Andhra Pradesh.
However, Bihar accounted for the
least number of accounts opened at just 204, followed by Kerala (222) and West Bengal (334), the data showed.
The National Capital saw 2,054
accounts being opened while 4,177 accounts were opened in Haryana and 7,620 in
Uttar Pradesh.
As per the details of the
scheme, 'Sukanya Samridhi Account' can be opened at any time from the birth of
a girl child till she attains the age of 10 years, with a minimum deposit of
Rs.1,000. A maximum of Rs. 1.5 lakh can be deposited during the financial year.
The account can be opened in any
post office or authorised branche of commercial banks.
The account will remain
operative for 21 years from the date of opening of the account or marriage of
the girl child after attaining 18 years of age.
To meet the requirement of
higher education expenses, partial withdrawal of 50 per cent of the balance
would be allowed after the girl child has attended 18 years of age.
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