Jan Dhan Yojna

An array of developments, ranging from GST and demonetisation to corporate tax rate cut and banking reforms, has transformed the economic landscape of the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday highlighted the flagship programmes like the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna, MUDRA and Start-up India undertaken by his government to modernise the economy and promote inclusive growth at the opening session of the G-20 summit in Buenos Aires.

As many as 20 lakh people have joined the modified Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna (PMJDY), taking the total number of account holders in the flagship financial inclusion programme to 32.61 crore as on September 5, according to finance ministry data.

The Central Information Commission has directed the Reserve Bank of India to disclose the amount deposited in Jan Dhan accounts of various banks in the form of demonetised currency.

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday decided to the scheme an open-ended one.

Total deposits in Jan Dhan accounts crossed Rs 80,000 crore mark with more people joining the flagship financial inclusion programme, according to official data.

On the completion of three years of the Jan Dhan Yojana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the government has given "wings to millions of aspirations" through this scheme as also the social security schemes, Mudra yojana and Stand-Up India programme.

President Pranab Mukherjee addressed the nation today on the eve of 68th Republic Day. The address was broadcasted at 7 pm in the entire national network of All India Radio (AIR) and telecast over all channels of Doordarshan in English followed by Hindi versions. In his Republic Day address last year, President Mukherjee had highlighted various gov...

The Supreme Court today refused to expedite the hearing of Aadhar cases challenging the constitutional validity of the scheme but observed that data collection by private agencies is not a good idea.

Nearly 10,000 surveillance cameras will be set up in Pune, under the Centre's Digital India mission, a top company official said.

The big surge in deposits into Jan Dhan accounts after the demonetisation seems to be stabilising now as just Rs 1,487 crore has been parked in them over 7 days to November 30, as against Rs 8,283 crore in the previous week.

With reports of surge in deposits in Jan Dhan accounts with as much as Rs 21,000 crore being parked in them following demonetisation, Congress on Thursday sought a CAG probe into the entire issue saying the country is being taken for a ride.

Bill Gates praised the Aadhar Card and Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna, along with the recent demonetisation of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 notes.

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government completes two years in power, the NDA's progress report celebrates the fact that nearly 22 crore bank accounts have been opened under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna. But the RBI has warned that these newly opened accounts could be "very vulnerable" to misuse for "money muling".

Praising Indian government's efforts to bring people under banking network and linking them with the electronic payment system, a top Obama Administration official has said India has been a "real trailblazer" when it comes to financial inclusion.

An array of developments, ranging from GST and demonetisation to corporate tax rate cut and banking reforms, has transformed the economic landscape of the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday highlighted the flagship programmes like the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna, MUDRA and Start-up India undertaken by his government to modernise the economy and promote inclusive growth at the opening session of the G-20 summit in Buenos Aires.

As many as 20 lakh people have joined the modified Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna (PMJDY), taking the total number of account holders in the flagship financial inclusion programme to 32.61 crore as on September 5, according to finance ministry data.

The Central Information Commission has directed the Reserve Bank of India to disclose the amount deposited in Jan Dhan accounts of various banks in the form of demonetised currency.

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday decided to the scheme an open-ended one.

Total deposits in Jan Dhan accounts crossed Rs 80,000 crore mark with more people joining the flagship financial inclusion programme, according to official data.

On the completion of three years of the Jan Dhan Yojana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the government has given "wings to millions of aspirations" through this scheme as also the social security schemes, Mudra yojana and Stand-Up India programme.

President Pranab Mukherjee addressed the nation today on the eve of 68th Republic Day. The address was broadcasted at 7 pm in the entire national network of All India Radio (AIR) and telecast over all channels of Doordarshan in English followed by Hindi versions. In his Republic Day address last year, President Mukherjee had highlighted various gov...

The Supreme Court today refused to expedite the hearing of Aadhar cases challenging the constitutional validity of the scheme but observed that data collection by private agencies is not a good idea.

Nearly 10,000 surveillance cameras will be set up in Pune, under the Centre's Digital India mission, a top company official said.

The big surge in deposits into Jan Dhan accounts after the demonetisation seems to be stabilising now as just Rs 1,487 crore has been parked in them over 7 days to November 30, as against Rs 8,283 crore in the previous week.

With reports of surge in deposits in Jan Dhan accounts with as much as Rs 21,000 crore being parked in them following demonetisation, Congress on Thursday sought a CAG probe into the entire issue saying the country is being taken for a ride.

Bill Gates praised the Aadhar Card and Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna, along with the recent demonetisation of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 notes.

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government completes two years in power, the NDA's progress report celebrates the fact that nearly 22 crore bank accounts have been opened under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna. But the RBI has warned that these newly opened accounts could be "very vulnerable" to misuse for "money muling".

Praising Indian government's efforts to bring people under banking network and linking them with the electronic payment system, a top Obama Administration official has said India has been a "real trailblazer" when it comes to financial inclusion.