PM Modi's Jan Dhan Yojna helps villagers cut down on alcohol, tobacco consumption, says SBI report
The SBI report further said that the states with more number of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Accounts have witnessed rural inflation at lower levels.
Oct 16, 2017, 12:03 PM IST
Rs 65,000 crore in 30 crore Jan Dhan accounts: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said 30 crore families have been linked to Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana in the last three years and Rs 65,000 crore deposited in their accounts.
Aug 27, 2017, 13:07 PM IST
Narendra Modi addresses 'Vikas Parv' rally in Karnataka, unveils cooking gas scheme for poor
Marking two years of the BJP-led NDA government at the 'Vikas Parv' rally, PM Modi flagged the various schemes launched for the welfare of the people, especially the poor, underprivileged and economically backward.
May 29, 2016, 19:24 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi calls for country to move towards cashless society
Renewing calls for India to move towards a "cashless society", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said this was essential to curb black money in the country.
May 22, 2016, 17:08 PM IST
Schemes to be monitored directly by Narendra Modi application: Smriti Irani
Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani on Sunday said execution of central schemes here will be monitored through the Narendra Modi application by two designated groups which will be directly connected to the PM’s office
Apr 24, 2016, 16:43 PM IST
India's push to offer banking for all stumbles on empty accounts
More than half of a record 160 million accounts opened in India as part of a drive to offer banking to all are still empty.
Jun 12, 2015, 09:31 AM IST
Over 20 companies to support Jan Dhan Yojana
Over 20 Indian, US and other international private sector organisations will partner USAID in supporting the central government`s Jan Dhan Yojana programme, a statement said on Wednesday.
Jan 28, 2015, 12:44 PM IST
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna makes it to Guinness World Records
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious initiative financial inclusion scheme Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna (PMJDY) has made its way into the Guinness World Records for opening the highest number of bank accounts in the least time.
Jan 20, 2015, 17:19 PM IST
Banks should take proactive steps to fund projects: FM Jaitley
Jaitley said that he discussed ways to reduce stress on the asset front with PSU banks. He also suggested that banks take proactive steps to fund the projects.
Nov 20, 2014, 12:12 PM IST
Now a dedicated website for Jan Dhan Yojana
The website will also act as a tool for controllers and various stakeholders to monitor and implement the scheme in a more effective manner.
Oct 27, 2014, 20:09 PM IST
NPCI scrambles to issue RuPay cards as Jan Dhan accounts zoom
Over the weekend, financial services secretary G S Sandhu had said that banks had opened 4 crore accounts so far and mobilised about Rs 3,700 crore as deposits in these accounts.
Sep 21, 2014, 14:20 PM IST
Election result was a great mood changer; restarting growth cycle top agenda: Jaitley
Exuding confidence over the prospects of further growth of India's economy, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said that the mood of the country changed when the election results were announced.
Aug 30, 2014, 15:52 PM IST
