August 19, 2023 1:25 PM

Jan Dhan accounts crosses 50 crore mark, with 56 percent of them belonging to women;

The total number of Jan Dhan accounts has crossed the 50 crore mark. The Finance Ministry said, out of these accounts 56 percent of accounts belong to women and 67 percent of accounts have been opened in Rural and Semi-urban areas. The deposits in these accounts are more than two lakh crore rupees. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed happiness over the significant milestone in Jan Dhan Accounts as it has crossed the 50 crore mark. In a social media post, Mr Modi also expressed his deli...