Bank accounts of 300 women opened

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Chandigarh, October 14

Bank accounts of several girls and women of Economically Weaker Section (EWS) are being opened, along with provision of free accidental insurance, by the Himachal BJP Cell of Chandigarh, with support of the Bharat Vikas Parishad at Sanatan Dharam Mandir in Dhanas.

PC Dogra, district president of the cell, said the accounts under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana are being opened at the Bank of Maharashtra. “We have filled 1,500 forms, and 300 applicants’ accounts have been opened. They are getting ATM card and Rs 2 to 5 lakh free accidental insurance from the cell,” said Vijay Sharma, vice president. Funds under any government scheme will be deposited in their accounts. — TNS

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