Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

SBI is offering benefits worth up to Rs 2 lakh to its customers for free, check details

All eligible SBI Jan-Dhan account holders get a complimentary accidental cover of up to Rs 2 lakh. 

Mar 20, 2022, 18:41 PM IST

SBI UPI, RuPay debit card transaction charges row: Bank clarifies stand on basic savings bank deposit accounts

SBI said that it does not charge any transaction fee from its Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) customers for digital transactions.

Nov 24, 2021, 12:21 PM IST

SBI clarifies on report of unpaid refunds of Rs 164 crore from account holders of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

Since June 1, 2017, unlike any other bank in India, the report said, SBI charged Rs 17.70 for every debit transaction beyond four a month, said reports.

Nov 23, 2021, 12:00 PM IST

SBI Alert! Jan Dhan account holders yet to receive Rs 164 crore refund for undue fee: Report

SBI hasn’t returned Rs 164 crore to account holders of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY).  

Nov 21, 2021, 15:40 PM IST

States with more Jan Dhan accounts have lower crime rates, reveals SBI

According to the report, crime has decreased dramatically as the number of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts and account balances has increased.

Nov 09, 2021, 15:16 PM IST

20 Varsh Utkarsh: The wonder of PM Modi from Jan-Dhan to Jan-Jan

Watch this special series '20 Varsh Utkarsh', in which you will get to know about 20 big initiatives of PM Modi while in power. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has completed 20 years in life of administration on 7 October 2021. In these 20 years, he was the Chief Minister of Gujarat for more than 12 years and is now the Prime Minister of the country for more than 7 years.

Oct 08, 2021, 19:48 PM IST

Jan Dhan account benefits to free accident cover, sops PM Modi may announce on Independence Day

The government may announce attractive micro insurance scheme on the occasion and free accident cover under the RuPay Card holders could be increased from Rs 1 lakh.

Aug 12, 2018, 10:32 AM IST

Union Budget 2018: Highlights on Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

This segment of Zee News brings to you information about Union Budget 2018 and latest updates on schemes announced by Finance Minister. Watch this video for more information.

Feb 01, 2018, 14:04 PM IST

Rs 65,000 crore in 30 crore Jan Dhan accounts: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat

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, 14:12 PM IST

1,767 claims of accidental insurance settled under PMJDY

As many as 1,767 claims were settled toward accidental insurance to RuPay Card holders under the government's flagship financial inclusion programme Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY).

Aug 15, 2017, 16:42 PM IST

Post-note ban 12.54 lakh PoS terminals added in Q4

Post the November 8 demonetisation measure, 12.54 lakh Point of Sale (PoS) terminals have been added during the fourth quarter of the last fiscal ended March to facilitate more digital transactions, the government has said.

May 25, 2017, 14:44 PM IST

Withdrawal trend reverses in Jan Dhan accounts; deposits up Rs1,000 crore

Arresting the trend of withdrawals that began in December, the net balance in Jan Dhan accounts swelled by Rs 1,000 crore to Rs 63,971.38 crore during the week ended April 5.

Apr 16, 2017, 14:47 PM IST

Notes ban to have positive impact on economy: Report

The government's demonetisation move has led to widespread adoption of online payment and is expected to have a positive long term impact on the economy, according to a report.

Feb 17, 2017, 20:08 PM IST

Rs 5,000 cr withdrawn from Jan Dhan a/cs in a month post note ban

Jan Dhan accounts have witnessed net withdrawal of Rs 5,582.83 crore since December 7, the day deposits in these accounts soared to all time high in the backdrop of demonetisation.

Jan 30, 2017, 00:10 AM IST

Govt permits 12 PSU banks to raise Rs 3,000 crore from market

In a bid to strengthen capital base of public sector banks (PSBs), the government has allowed 12 lenders to raise nearly Rs 3,000 crore via preferential shares over and above the Rs 22,915 crore capital support committed to them in July last year.

Jan 01, 2017, 20:43 PM IST

Post demonetisation Jan Dhan deposits soar sharply by over Rs 27,000 crore

Post demonetisation move by the government, deposits in Jan Dhan accounts have soared sharply by around Rs 27,200 crore in just 14 days.

Nov 26, 2016, 23:56 PM IST

24 crore accounts opened under Jan Dhan scheme: Arun Jaitley

The central government has managed to open 24 crore bank accounts under the Jan Dhan financial inclusion scheme, towards linking every household with a bank account, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Monday.

Oct 17, 2016, 21:24 PM IST

Jan Dhan controversy may figure in FM, bankers meet tomorrow

The controversy over some bankers depositing Re 1 in Jan Dhan accounts to keep the number of zero balance account low is likely to figure at the quarterly meeting of PSU banks' heads with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley tomorrow.

Sep 15, 2016, 15:35 PM IST

Finance Ministry to probe into bankers depositing money in Jan Dhan accounts

Finance Ministry has said that it will ascertain facts with regard to instances of bankers depositing small amounts in the Jan Dhan accounts to reduce the number of zero balance accounts.

Sep 15, 2016, 08:59 AM IST

77 mn women added to banking system in 1 year

Saumya Tewari/IndiaSpend/IANS

Aug 19, 2016, 15:09 PM IST