Jan Dhan Yojana: 5.29 cr a/cs opened, 1.78 cr RuPay cards issued
Finance Ministry on Thursday said 5.29 crore bank accounts have been opened and 1.78 crore RuPay debit cards have been issued so far under the Jan Dhan Yojana.
Oct 02, 2014, 16:41 PM IST
Rajan softens stance on Jan Dhan, says its a welcome scheme
The RBI governor had earlier cautioned the banks on the risks involved in just hunting for numbers, asking them not to compromise on core objectives of the programme.
Sep 30, 2014, 14:03 PM IST
Jan Dhan accounts cross 5 crore mark, banks collect over Rs 3500 crore
The Jan Dhan scheme was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Independence Day address and was formally launched on August 28.
Sep 29, 2014, 14:29 PM IST
Rs 1,500 crore deposited in banks under Jan Dhan Yojana: Modi
While launching the scheme on August 28, the Prime Minister had said it was aimed at eradicating financial untouchability by providing bank accounts to the poor.
Sep 29, 2014, 09:02 AM IST
RBI tells banks to be careful about Jan Dhan Yojana
The Reserve Bank on Friday warned the banks to be more careful while opening accounts under the Jan- Dhan Yojana, saying that a single individual could open multiple accounts in the lure of Rs 1 lakh insurance cover.
Sep 19, 2014, 19:33 PM IST
Jan Dhan Yojana: FinMin finalises premium payment for life cover
The Finance Minister in consultation with LIC has finalised arrangement for payment of premium towards life insurance cover under Jan Dhan scheme.
Sep 17, 2014, 17:29 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
Jan Dhan visionary but challenges in execution: Kotak
A day after RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan cautioned banks against hunting for number of accounts, Kotak Mahindra Bank Vice Chairman and Managing Director Uday Kotak said 'Jan Dhan' scheme may be visionary but there is a challenge in execution.
Sep 16, 2014, 18:52 PM IST
FinMin framing incentive scheme for bankers to push Jan Dhan
In order to give a push to Jan Dhan scheme, the government is working out an attractive incentive scheme to encourage bankers to expeditiously meet account opening target.
Sep 11, 2014, 18:18 PM IST
Cabinet reviews Jan Dhan scheme; banks open over 3 cr accounts
The Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday took stock of the financial inclusion drive, Jan Dhan Yojana, under which banks have opened 3.02 crore accounts and mobilised about Rs 1,500 crore.
Sep 10, 2014, 22:05 PM IST
After Digital India & Jan Dhan, govt to focus on rural infra
After launching schemes to boost financial inclusion and reduce digital divide, the government is all set to begin work on developing rural infrastructure in the country in a bid to spur growth and perk up investments.
Aug 31, 2014, 18:07 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
Jan Dhan Yojana will not a burden on banks, says Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), under which 2.14 crore accounts have already been opened, will not put any burden on banks.
Aug 30, 2014, 23:06 PM IST
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana: 5 things you want to know
Narendra Modi launched 'Jan Dhan Yojana', declaring that it was aimed at eradicating financial untouchability by providing bank accounts to the poor.
Aug 30, 2014, 10:51 AM IST
Jan Dhan camps by banks on all Saturdays, 1.84 cr A/Cs opened
Over 1.84 crore bank accounts have been opened under the Jan Dhan scheme and banks will organise camps from 8 am to 8 pm on all Saturdays to reach out to unbanked households, the government said today.
Aug 29, 2014, 19:01 PM IST
PM Modi launches Jan Dhan Yojana, aims to end financial untouchability
On the inaugural day, a record 1.5 crore bank accounts were opened across the country, the largest such exercise on a single day possibly anywhere in the world.
Aug 28, 2014, 22:45 PM IST
Food ministry to separate procurement, storage of foodgrains
Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Raosaheb Danve said Thursday that his ministry would separate the functions of procurement and storage of foodgrains for effective management.
Aug 28, 2014, 21:51 PM IST
Banking for all to end "financial untouchability": Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised on Thursday to end "financial untouchability" with a scheme to ensure the majority of households in his country of nearly 1.3 billion people has a bank account within months.
Aug 28, 2014, 21:22 PM IST
Banks must help poor get rid of poisonous debt trap: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that it is the duty of banks to ensure that poor people paying five times more interest than affluent businessmen come out of the poisonous debt trap.
Aug 28, 2014, 20:48 PM IST
PM Modi wants to take RuPay cards to global level
Aiming to take 'RuPay' cards to the international level, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday said the success of financial inclusion scheme Jan Dhan Yojana will pave way for its global acceptance.
Aug 28, 2014, 20:06 PM IST
