New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) The total number of accounts in Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) for the poor has gone up to 58.63 crore, with deposits exceeding Rs 3.08 lakh crore as on July 1, 2026, reflecting the success of the scheme launched to promote financial inclusion in the country, according to a Finance Ministry statement tabled in Parliament on Tuesday. Out of these, 32.68 crore (55.74 pc) Jan Dhan accounts belong to women, while about 45.62 crore (77.80 pc) have been opened in rura…
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Jammu, July 10 (IANS) Beneficiaries, who attended a district-level Atal Pension Yojana (APY) Awareness Programme in Jammu, said on Friday that the government scheme will serve as a ‘guaranteed lifetime income’ after the person attains sixty years of age.The speakers at the event also highlighted that the Atal Pension Yojana provides a government-guaranteed monthly pension after the age of 60 and plays a significant role in encouraging systematic savings while ensuring long-term financial securit…
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) In a bid to help West Bengal contribute to India’s growth journey in industrial development, expanding entrepreneurial opportunities and employment generation, the government will hold roundtable meetings in all regions, with public sector banks (PSBs), leading industry bodies and MSME associations to expand credit availability.According to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who met West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari here, a renewed saturation drive of flagshi…
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that key Jan Suraksha Schemes, which completed 11 years of providing social security cover, reflect the government’s commitment to bring dignity, assurance and financial security into the lives of the people of India. Launched on May 9, 2015, by PM Modi, the schemes — Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) — were envisioned to provide …
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) India’s retirement system has significantly expanded with Assets Under Management reaching Rs 15.95 lakh crore under the National Pension System and Rs 51,400 crore under the Atal Pension Yojana, the government said on Thursday. NPS enrolments have exceeded 2.17 crore subscribers and APY reached 8.96 crore enrolments, reflecting strong and sustained growth in India’s pension landscape, an official statement said.The Employees’ Pension Scheme has also demonstrated robu…
Agartala, May 2 (IANS) Tripura Gramin Bank (TGB), one of the leading financial institutions among India’s 28 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), has reported a net profit of Rs 184.84 crore for the financial year 2025–26, marking its 14th consecutive year of profitability, top officials said on Saturday.TGB Chairman Satyendra Singh said that in terms of business growth, performance and overall achievements, the bank has secured the second position among the 28 RRBs in the country, next only to Tela…
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The Union government said on Wednesday that the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing total gross enrolments of nine crore subscribers. Gross enrolments during the Financial Year 2025–26 crossed 1.35 crore subscribers, marking the highest-ever enrolments recorded in a single financial year since the inception of the scheme, according to a Finance Ministry statement.Launched on May 9, 2015, with the vision of establishing a universa…
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his congratulations and best wishes to the Institute of Actuaries of India on the occasion of the 25th Global Conference of Actuaries, describing the milestone as a reflection of the organisation’s sustained commitment to strengthening the actuarial profession in the country.In a letter issued on February 21, the Prime Minister said, “It is a pleasure to learn about the 25th Global Conference of Actuaries. Heartiest congratul…
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the continuation of the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) up to the financial year 2030-31 along with extension of funding support for promotional and developmental activities and gap funding.”The scheme will continue up to 2030-31 with Government support for Promotional and Developmental activities to expand outreach among unorganised workers, including awareness and capacity building. Gap funding…
Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir), Jan 14 (IANS) In a significant step towards strengthening digital governance and enhancing citizen-centric services, a Centre of Excellence for e-Governance has been established at the DC Office Complex in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara. The initiative aims to promote digital literacy and ensure easy access to a wide range of government services for people across the district. The Centre of Excellence for e-Governance has been developed as a Model Common Service Centr…