Women Jan Dhan account holders to receive 2nd installment from Mon: FinMin

The transfer has been staggered over a period of five days to avoid rush at the bank branches

Banks will start transferring the second instalment of Rs 500 to women Jan Dhan bank account holders from Monday onwards.

The government had on March 26 said ex-gratia payment of Rs 500 would be credited to women Jan Dhan account holders for the next three months, starting from April, to help the poor tide over the Covid-19 crisis.

"Instalment of Rs.500 for the month of May has been sent to the bank A/cs of PMJDY women beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package."

"Beneficiaries are requested to follow the schedule shared below to visit banks &CSPs. Money can also be withdrawn