A TOTAL OF 55.02 CRORE JAN-DHAN ACCOUNTS HAVE BEEN OPENED TILL 7TH MARCH, OUT OF WHICH 36.63 CRORE ACCOUNTS ARE IN RURAL AND SEMI-URBAN AREAS

India, March 18 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

The Government initiated the National Mission for Financial Inclusion (NMFI), namely the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) in August, 2014 to provide universal banking services for every unbanked adult based on the guiding principles of banking the unbanked, securing the unsecured, funding the unfunded and serving unserved and underserved areas. A total of 55.02 crore Jan-Dhan accounts have been opened till 07.03.2025, out of which, 36.63 crore accounts are in rural and semi-urban areas.

In addition to the PMJDY, the following schemes have also been launched to provide affordable financial services for all, especially marginalized and underserved population...