PM Modi highlights transformative impact of Jan Dhan Yojana after 12 years

August 28, 2026 2:20 PM

PM Modi highlights transformative impact of Jan Dhan Yojana after 12 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the scale and impact of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) over the past 12 years, saying the financial inclusion programme has played a significant role in expanding access to formal banking and empowering people across the country. Sharing a thread posted by MyGovIndia on X, the Prime Minister said the Jan Dhan Yojana had delivered "unprecedented scale and transformative outcomes" and described its impact as unparalleled. MyGovIndia ...

12 years of Jan Dhan: How India’s financial inclusion drive has expanded banking access, security and opportunity

August 28, 2026 1:34 PM

12 years of Jan Dhan: How India’s financial inclusion drive has expanded banking access, security and opportunity

Twelve years after its launch, the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PM-JDY) has emerged as a cornerstone of India's financial inclusion journey, expanding access to formal banking, credit, insurance, pensions and digital payments for millions of underserved citizens. Launched in 2014 as India's national mission for financial inclusion, PM-JDY has steadily widened the reach of the formal financial system. The number of Jan Dhan accounts has increased nearly fourfold, from 14.72 crore in 2015 to 5...

12 Years of PMJDY: 59.09 Crore Accounts Opened, Deposits Reach ₹3.17 Lakh Crore

August 27, 2026 7:07 PM

12 Years of PMJDY: 59.09 Crore Accounts Opened, Deposits Reach ₹3.17 Lakh Crore

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 28, 2014, has completed 12 years, with more than 59 crore accounts opened, deposits of ₹3.17 lakh crore accumulated and 41.29 crore free-of-cost RuPay debit cards issued, marking a significant transformation in India’s financial inclusion landscape. Launched as one of the Prime Minister’s first programmes, PMJDY has emerged as the world’s largest financial inclusion initiative and a major inst...

Over 2.3 lakh camps organised nationwide under financial inclusion drive

September 16, 2025 10:27 PM

Over 2.3 lakh camps organised nationwide under financial inclusion drive

The Nationwide Financial Inclusion Saturation Campaign, launched on July 1, 2025, has achieved strong progress in just two-and-a-half months. According to the Department of Financial Services, over 2.3 lakh camps have been held across districts, leading to the opening of more than 61 lakh new Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts and 2.6 crore new enrollments under the three Jan Suraksha social security schemes. The campaign, which runs till September 30, 2025, aims to ensure last-mil...