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Financial inclusion drive opens 6.1 million Jan Dhan accounts in 2.5 months
The Finance Ministry said its three-month financial inclusion drive has opened 6.1 million Jan Dhan accounts, 26 million social security enrolments and updated crores of inactive accounts
 "Financial inclusion drive opens 6.1 million Jan Dhan accounts in 2.5 months")
PMJDY turns 11 with 560 million accounts, ₹2.68 trillion deposits
PM Modi on Thursday said in his post on "X": "When the last mile is financially connected, the entire nation moves forward together
The first decade of PMJDY: A catalyst for financial inclusion in India
The number of accounts alone doesn't tell the real story: 66.75% are in rural and semi-urban India, and 55.70% belong to women
 "The first decade of PMJDY: A catalyst for financial inclusion in India")
RBI's financial inclusion index hits 67 in March 2025, reflecting growth
The central bank on Tuesday said that growth was witnessed across all sub-indices - access, usage, and quality
140,000 Jan Dhan accounts opened in two weeks under PMJDY drive: FinMin
Nearly 140,000 new Jan Dhan accounts have been opened and more than 540,000 new enrolments have been recorded under three Jan Suraksha Schemes in the past fortnight
Watershed moments: How technology bolstered the financial inclusion
Govt started groundwork 50 yrs ago, but adoption and advancement of tech have sped up growth of financial services
 "Watershed moments: How technology bolstered the financial inclusion")
Microfinance in vicious cycle of debt, high rates, warns RBI deputy guv
RBI Deputy Governor M Rajeshwar Rao warns of high interest rates, borrower over-indebtedness, and coercive recovery in India's microfinance sector, calls for urgent lender reforms
 "Microfinance in vicious cycle of debt, high rates, warns RBI deputy guv")
Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana - A decade of insurance inclusion
PMSBY offers affordable accident insurance to India's vulnerable. With ₹20 premium and ₹2 lakh cover, it has transformed lives, settled 135,000 claims, and ensured inclusive insurance access
 "Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana - A decade of insurance inclusion")
ATM interchange fee hike puts spotlight on micro-ATMs, financial inclusion
The gap of nearly Rs 4 could affect the business correspondent network, which derives nearly 40 per cent of its revenue from the micro-ATM network
 "ATM interchange fee hike puts spotlight on micro-ATMs, financial inclusion")
Regulations must not create unintended barriers to financial inclusion: Guv
Only a matter of time when cross-border payments will become much easier and cost-effective, says RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra
 "Regulations must not create unintended barriers to financial inclusion: Guv")
RBI warns of excessive unsecured loans, euphoria over derivative products
RBI deputy governor M Rajeshwar Rao emphasises on meaning engagement beyond account opening
 "RBI warns of excessive unsecured loans, euphoria over derivative products")
SBI MF launches Rs 250 JanNivesh SIP to expand financial inclusivity
An investor can invest as low as Rs 250 per transaction under the JanNivesh SIP scheme, which was launched in presence of Sebi Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch
 "SBI MF launches Rs 250 JanNivesh SIP to expand financial inclusivity")
Finance Ministry dept to meet business correspondents, banks next week
Senior executives of banks to attend discussion; commissions and penalties for sector on agenda
 "Finance Ministry dept to meet business correspondents, banks next week")
FinMin reviews financial inclusion schemes, urges better banking outreach
Nagaraju stressed the importance of expanding banking infrastructure in unbanked villages and improving connectivity in remote areas, particularly in the North East
 "FinMin reviews financial inclusion schemes, urges better banking outreach")
FinMin reviews financial inclusion schemes, urges better banking outreach
Nagaraju stressed the importance of expanding banking infrastructure in unbanked villages and improving connectivity in remote areas, particularly in the North East
 "FinMin reviews financial inclusion schemes, urges better banking outreach")
Digital transformation fueling India's economic growth and inclusion
India's dramatic digital transformation has empowered millions through a digital infrastructure [India Stack], democratising data, identity, and payments
 "Digital transformation fueling India's economic growth and inclusion")
Community validation for inclusive outcomes: Mission Antyodaya for SDGs
With updated SECC 2011 data, Mission Antyodaya supports truly inclusive, evidence-based planning, enabling poverty-free GPs through decentralised action
 "Community validation for inclusive outcomes: Mission Antyodaya for SDGs")
FinMin to meet bank heads on Wed to review financial inclusion schemes
The meeting, which would see participation from representatives of private sector banks, is scheduled to be chaired by Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju
 "FinMin to meet bank heads on Wed to review financial inclusion schemes")
RBI announces names of winners of 3rd edition of Global Hackathon
The 28 finalists presented their solutions to an independent jury which selected the winners based on several parameters, including comprehensiveness, innovation, feasibility, scalability, compliance
 "RBI announces names of winners of 3rd edition of Global Hackathon")
Puri targets Kharge for indulging in shoot and scoot using lies, fake data
In a series of post on X, Puri quoted data to counter Kharge's assertions saying the Modi government's inclusive development policies will make the country a developed nation by 2047
 "Puri targets Kharge for indulging in shoot and scoot using lies, fake data")
