Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna(PMJDY) has marked a Guinness Book of World Records.
Within the short span of five months, Indian Banks opened 11.50 crore accounts, under the scheme. The Guinness Book of World Records took notice of this extraordinary achievement.
Facts about Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna (PMJDY)
| Accounts | Number of Accounts | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Belonging to Male | 5.68 crore | 49.37% |
| Belonging to Female | 5.82 crore | 50.63% |
| In Rural Areas | 6.84 crore | 59.49% |
| In Urban Areas | 4.66 crore | 40.51% |
What was Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna (PMJDY)?
- A scheme launched by Narendra Modi led NDA Government in August 2014
- Target of opening up 10 crore accounts
- Purpose was to pass the benefits of various social security schemes on to the account holders to avoid system leakages due to corruption
