Jan Dhan Yojana was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 15 August 2014 and the scheme was launched on 28 August 2014.

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

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The slogan of the scheme is "Mera Khaata, Bhagya Vidhata" (meaning "My account, fortune maker")

The slogan of the scheme

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It is a financial inclusion program of the Government of India open to Indian citizens (minors of age 10 and older can also open an account with a guardian to manage it)

What is PMJDY?

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The aim is to to expand affordable access to financial services such as bank accounts, remittances, credit, insurance and pensions.

Aim of the PMJDY

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Under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana 15 million bank accounts were opened on inauguration day.

15 million bank accounts

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The Guinness Book of World Records recognized this achievement, stating: "The most bank accounts opened in one week.

Guinness Book of World Records

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PMJDY offers unbanked persons easy access to banking services and awareness about financial products through financial literacy programmes.

Benefits of PMJDY 

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They receive a RuPay debit card, with inbuilt accident insurance cover of Rs. 2 lakh, and access to overdraft facility upon satisfactory operation of account or credit history of six months.

Benefits of PMJDY 

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