The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, launched by Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi 11 years ago, has transformed India's financial landscape, with over 56 crore accounts opened and citizens empowered with financial dignity. A significant milestone achieved through this scheme is that 56% of these accounts are held by women, and two out of every three accounts are in rural and semi-urban areas. By delivering government benefits directly to citizens, the scheme has removed middlemen and empowere

Every individual can now access their money with dignity and peace, thanks to the Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY). This transformative initiative has become a powerful tool for Financial Inclusion, ensuring that the right to one's own savings is never compromised. With Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT) seamlessly reaching these accounts, Government support now directly empowers millions of households across India. Department Of Financial Services, GOI Ministry of Finance, Government of India