Jan Dhan deposits up 118% over 21 months
The average deposit per account under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – a financial inclusion programme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in August 2014 – increased 118 per cent from Rs 795 in September 2014 to Rs 1,735 in May 2016, according to IndiaSpend analysis of government data.
Jun 27, 2016, 16:59 PM IST
'Ek Nai Subah': NDA govt celebrates 2 years in office; PM Narendra Modi vows to root out corruption
PM Narendra Modi said a "change" has come in the last two years through good governance.
May 29, 2016, 00:31 AM IST
Jan Dhan accounts “very vulnerable” to frauds: RBI
Raising concerns that Jan Dhan accounts can be misused by 'money mules', RBI Monday warned they are "very vulnerable" to frauds and asked banks to be on guard against such activities.
May 23, 2016, 21:29 PM IST
Gold Monetisation Scheme mobilises 2.8 tonnes so far
The government has so far collected 2.8 tonnes of gold under the Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS), which has been in force for a little over six months, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.
May 03, 2016, 15:28 PM IST
Slow progress in PM's financial inclusion dream
Less than half the 210 million Jan Dhan accounts were seeded with Aadhaar as of January 31, 2016.
Feb 20, 2016, 22:01 PM IST
Banks offer OD facility to 49 lakh a/c holders: Arun Jaitley
Banks have offered 49.39 lakh account holders the overdraft (OD) facility worth for Rs 5,000 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said Tuesday.
Dec 08, 2015, 18:26 PM IST
Govt eases conditions regarding insurance claim on RuPay cards
However, claim intimations on RuPay Classic cards where accident has occurred before November 24, 2015 will not be eligible for claim benefit under 90 days usage condition.
Nov 26, 2015, 19:26 PM IST
Deposits under Jan Dhan crosses Rs 25,000-cr mark
Deposit in accounts opened under the government's flagship financial inclusion programme -- Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) -- have exceeded Rs 25,000 crore.
Oct 13, 2015, 22:43 PM IST
Aadhaar row: SC assures decision by tomorrow on larger bench plea
The Supreme Court on Thursday assured the Centre and bodies like SEBI and RBI that it will take a decision by Thursday evening on their plea seeking setting up a larger bench for modifying an earlier order restricting the voluntary use of Aadhaar card to PDS and LPG schemes only.
Oct 08, 2015, 12:07 PM IST
RuPay card to soon overtake Visa-Master cards in India?
It is interesting to note that, of the 580 million debit cards used in India, 190 million are said to be RuPay card, a huge achievement for a year old card.
Aug 19, 2015, 17:12 PM IST
Deposits worth about Rs 21K crore mobilised under PMJDY
Banks have mobilised deposits worth close to Rs 21,000 crore from the accounts opened under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, the Finance Ministry said Wednesday.
Aug 12, 2015, 19:59 PM IST
India committed to achieve inclusive growth: Dattatreya
He assured that the government is committed to protect and safeguard the interests of workers and uphold the dignity of labour.
Jun 15, 2015, 17:39 PM IST
Govt forms panel to suggest ways on promoting card transaction
The government has formed a committee which will come out with structures that can be put in place to encourage use of credit or debit cards, Finance Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi said today.
Mar 02, 2015, 19:45 PM IST
PSU bank unions threaten 4-day nation-wide strike from Feb 25
Public sector bank employee unions on Friday threatened go on a four-day nation-wide strike beginning February 25 to press for their wage-related demands.
Feb 20, 2015, 21:01 PM IST
India a nearly '100% banked country', UN told
India is a "nearly 100 percent banked country" that offers its citizens universal access to financial services aimed at spurring development, a UN commission heard Thursday.
Feb 07, 2015, 10:20 AM IST
PM Modi hints Jan Dhan account holders may get credit, pension
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday asked bankers to speed up the process of linking all Jan Dhan bank accounts to Aadhaar and indicated that these accounts would be used for providing credit, insurance and pension services in the second phase of the scheme.
Jan 24, 2015, 20:52 PM IST
PM Modi congratulates bankers for success of PMJDY
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated all bankers through an email for the success of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) and rolled out a roadmap for the future, an official statement said here Saturday.
Jan 24, 2015, 16:54 PM IST
Jan Dhan Yojana has set stage for major transformation: PM Modi
A record 11.5 crore bank accounts have been opened in just over four months under the Jan Dhan Yojana, covering 99.74 percent of households and setting the stage for a major transformation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Tuesday.
Jan 20, 2015, 23:23 PM IST
Success of Jan Dhan is a matter of pride for India: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the success of his pet-project Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) scheme as overwhelming and said it was a matter of pride for the nation.
Jan 20, 2015, 21:26 PM IST
