Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his maiden budget speech has said that the government attaches utmost importance to the welfare of the girl child.
He also announced plans to introduce a special small savings instrument to cater to the requirements of educating and marriage of the girl child.
A National Savings Certificate with insurance cover will also be launched to provide additional benefits for the small saver.
The Finance Minister also announced in his budget speech about re-introduction of Kishan Vikas Patra (KVP) and enhancement of ceiling in PPF Scheme from Rs.1 lakh to Rs.1.5 lakh per annum.
