Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana: An Initiative under Financial Inclusion

Abstract

Indian Government consistently makes its efforts towards inclusion of vulnerable section in organized financial system. This system might not only provide huge amount of cash flow to boost Indian economy but it could also help the government to facilitate inclusive growth through offering different services scheme like MNAREGA payment, pension, various subsidies etc. For the inclusive growth of the Indian economy, the GOI started Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojanain 2014. Financial inclusion is an innovative idea in India, which empowers the alternative new techniques to encourage the banking traditions and acts for reducing the poverty. Household coverage of this scheme is better in the district wise account opening report of Uttarakhnad state. We can say that PMJDY is playing a significant role in creating a universal platform for inclusive growth in India.