Foundation strong, have even more work to do: Modi on PM Jan Dhan

Chandigarh/New Delhi, Aug 28

On the 10th anniversary of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna (PMJDY), PM Narendra Modi in his LinkedIn post said the foundations laid by this scheme are strong, but the government have even more work to do. He added that the government will continue to build on this success to build a Viksit Bharat.

“The life journeys of those who benefitted due to this scheme are very touching and inspiring. PM Jan Dhan Yojana personifies dignity, empowerment and the opportunity to participate in the economic life of the nation,” Modi said in his post.

As on August 14, 2024, over 53 crore people who never imagined they would enter a bank have bank accounts with having a deposit balance of over Rs 2.3 lakh crore. Also, over 65 per cent of the accounts are either in rural or semi-urban areas. The Direct transfers worth almost Rs 39 lakh crore have taken place through these accounts.

Jan Dhan Yojana has proven to be game-changing as far as women’s empowerment is concerned. Almost 30 crore women have been brought into the banking system.

He said Jan Dhan also became a vital pillar of the JAM Trinity - Jan Dhan, Aadhaar and Mobile. FM Nirmala Sitharaman congratulated stakeholders.