11 crore bank accounts opened under Jan Dhan Yojana: PM Modi
The government has exceeded its target of opening bank accounts before time under its flagship scheme 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana' and opened around 11 crore accounts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Saturday.
Jan 10, 2015, 16:22 PM IST
Be commercially viable, socially responsible: Sinha to banks
Reflecting the government's pro-poor and pro-business approach, Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha on Friday asked PSU banks to be socially responsible while ensuring their commercial viability.
Jan 02, 2015, 19:34 PM IST
LIC, banks asked to provide claim forms online
The LIC has also been asked to settle claims within 15 days of the receipt of the claim form.
Dec 29, 2014, 17:19 PM IST
'Cover gap between Jan Dhan accounts and RuPay cards disbursed'
Banks were asked to open at least one account of adult member in every household.
Dec 16, 2014, 15:34 PM IST
24,89,185 bank accounts opened under PMJDY in Haryana
As many as 24,89,185 bank accounts have been opened under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) in the state as on November-end this year, Haryana Finance Minister Capt Abhimanyu said on Thursday.
Dec 04, 2014, 16:25 PM IST
8 cr people opened bank accounts under PM Jan Dhan Yojana: Jaitley
Jaitley said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the launching of PMJDY on August 15, 2014 and a target to cover 7.5 crore household by January 26, 2015 has been set.
Nov 28, 2014, 13:54 PM IST
Govt raises account opening target to 10 cr under Jan Dhan Yojana
As per the latest figure, about 8 crore accounts have been opened under the flagship financial inclusion scheme of the government.
Nov 27, 2014, 15:06 PM IST
74% accounts in Jan Dhan Yojana are with zero balance
The data provided by Department of Financial Services says that as on November 7, 2014 a total of 7.1 crore bank accounts have been opened of which 5.3 crore were accounts with 'Zero balance'.
Nov 18, 2014, 21:16 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
No need to open another bank account to get Jan Dhan benefits
People who do not have officially valid documents or aadhaar numbers can still get bank accounts opened by submitting two copies of signed photographs at the bank branch; 4.18 crore accounts opened as on date under PMJDY.
Sep 23, 2014, 13:04 PM IST
Existing account holders can claim benefits under PMJDY
Government has decided that benefits under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) would be extended to existing bank account holders provided they apply for it.
Sep 16, 2014, 20:02 PM IST
JanDhan cover: FinMin calls LIC top brass for meeting on Monday
The Finance Ministry has asked the state-owned Life Insurance Corporation to submit details on structuring the Rs 30,000-life cover to be offered under the Jan Dhan Yojana, unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 28.
Aug 31, 2014, 17:44 PM IST
