Senior Citizen Savings Scheme deposits rise during note ban

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Mar 31 2017 | 4:13 PM IST
The Senior Citizen Savings Scheme witnessed a surge in deposits post-demonetisation with 32,634 deposits made during November 9 to December 30, 2016, Parliament was informed today.
"32,634 deposits were made in the Senior Citizen Savings Scheme during demonetisation period which is higher than the average deposits in two months of the pre-demonetisation period based on the figures of last three years," Communications Minister Manoj Sinha said in a written reply in Rajya Sabha.
No survey was conducted in this regard, the minister pointed out.
Also, the government is not considering any proposal to include more benefits in the Senior Citizen Savings Scheme, he added.
The Post Office Senior Citizen Savings Scheme was availed by 3.10 lakh individuals in 2015-16, against 88,208 in 2014-15, and 1.22 lakh individuals in 2013-14, according to information shared by the minister.

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First Published: Mar 31 2017 | 4:13 PM IST

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