Department of Financial Services

September 14, 2026 9:10 PM

DFS Bags First Prize in Rajbhasha Kirti Awards for Hindi Implementation

The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has won the first prize under the Rajbhasha Kirti Awards for 2025-26 in the category of ministries and departments with fewer than 300 personnel. The award recognises the department's outstanding implementation, effective use and innovative achievements in Official Language Hindi during the year 2025-26. The award was presented at the 6th All India Official Language Conference and Hindi Diwas organised by the Department of Official Language under the ...

August 19, 2026 12:11 AM

PSB Confluence 2026 ends with seven-point action plan, FM Sitharaman calls for month-long youth banking campaign from Oct 2

The two-day PSB Confluence 2026 concluded on Tuesday with Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and Public Financial Institutions (PFIs) identifying actionable strategies across seven key themes to strengthen the banking and financial sector and support India's growth towards Viksit Bharat 2047. The conclave, organised by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, brought together senior leadership of PSBs and PFIs, government officials and domain experts for discussions on emerging ...

July 11, 2025 11:46 AM

PM Modi to distribute over 51,000 appointment letters under Rozgar Mela

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly appointed youth in various government departments and organisations on Saturday. The distribution will take place via video conferencing at around 11 am. During the event, the Prime Minister will also address the new recruits. The Rozgar Mela is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to give top priority to employment generation. The initiative aims to create meaningful opportunities for the youth an...

July 8, 2025 4:56 PM

No directions issued to close inactive Jan Dhan accounts, says Finance Ministry

The Department of Financial Services (DFS) under the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday clarified that no instructions have been issued to banks for closing inactive accounts under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY). The statement came amid reports in sections of the media claiming that the government had asked banks to shut down dormant Jan Dhan accounts. Terming such reports incorrect, the DFS reiterated that no such directive has been given. In an official note, the department stated th...