Till now, 6.2 Crore New Savings Accounts opened under Jandhan scheme: Arun Jaitley
Posted on: 20/Oct/2014 3:57:14 PM
Under the recent Jandhan Scheme, intended to extend the banking services and faculties to even the lowest strata of society, 6.2 Cores new saving accounts have been opened till date.
The Central Finance Minister revealed this information and informed that a target has been set to get 7.50 Crores savings accounts to be opened under Jandhan Scheme before 26th January, 2015.
He also informed that only the individuals with savings accounts under Jandhan scheme will be considered for subsidy on cooking gas.
