financial inclusion

New Delhi, March 17 – Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has reiterated the transformative role of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) in supporting small-scale entrepreneurs across India by providing collateral-free credit, enabling millions to turn their business ideas into reality without...

New Delhi, March 16: A total of 57.78 crore Jan Dhan accounts with a deposit balance of Rs 2,94,702 crore have been opened (as of February 25) under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday.Of these, 32.21 crore (55.8 per cent) Jan Dhan...

New Delhi, March 16 – Raghav Chadha, a Rajya Sabha member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), on Monday raised what he described as three "everyday anxieties" faced by ordinary Indians, urging the government to introduce constructive reforms.His proposals included the option for couples to file...

New Delhi, March 15 – Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta highlighted the social and financial challenges faced by women engaged in informal livelihoods, particularly those working in weekly markets and small street-based businesses, on Sunday.Gupta pointed out that such women often lack...

Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Minga Sherpa, today chaired a meeting of the District Consultative Committee (DCC) and District Level Review Committee (DLRC) to review the performance of banks for the quarter ending December 2025. The meeting was attended by bankers and departmental heads...

Ahmedabad, March 9 – The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched the sixth edition of the Digital Payment Awareness Week (DPAW) in Ahmedabad on Monday, with a program focused on women, highlighting the need for greater public awareness about safe digital transactions in the face of rising cases of...

Mumbai, March 9 Maharashtra Minister Aditi Tatkare stated on Monday that the state government would strengthen measures against cybercrime targeting women and continue with the benefits of the Ladki Bahin Yojana.While replying to a debate in the assembly related to International Women's Day...

New Delhi, March 9 Approximately 72 crore Basic Savings Bank Deposit Accounts (BSBDAs), including those under the PM Jan Dhan scheme, are not subject to any penalties for failing to maintain a minimum balance, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday.In a written reply to a question...

The Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM) celebrated International Women's Day across all districts of J&K, with a series of awareness and community mobilization activities aimed at empowering women and strengthening their role in community development.The celebrations were...

District Administration hosts Mission YUVA mela in Ganderbal, women entrepreneurs and SHGs showcase products, DC distributes support kits and promotes enterprise and livelihood initiativesMarch 08, Ganderbal: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the District Administration Ganderbal...

Shillong, March 8 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma extended greetings on the occasion of International Women's Day and highlighted the role of self-help groups and entrepreneurship in women's empowerment in the state.Sangma said that women's empowerment in Meghalaya means ensuring that...

UDHAMPUR, March 6: Deputy Commissioner Minga Sherpa convened a meeting to review the implementation and progress of the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Scheme in the district.The DC emphasized expanding coverage to include more workers in the unorganized sector and directed all line...

Hamirpur (HP), March 6 BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Friday expressed concern over the low credit-deposit (CD) ratio in Hamirpur district and urged bankers to improve this ratio to help residents become more financially independent.Participating in the District Level Review Committee (DLRC) and...

Jaipur, March 6 More than 16 lakh women across Rajasthan have become "Lakhpati Didi" (Millionaire Sisters) due to the state government's initiatives towards women's empowerment and financial inclusion, officials said."To provide economic support and employment opportunities for rural women...

Mumbai, March 5 Increased participation of women in long-term financial investments could generate a cumulative GDP-equivalent impact of approximately ₹40 lakh crore (USD 430 billion) over a 10-year period, according to a joint report by LIME and EY.The report stated that this impact would...

March 05, New Delhi – The United Nations has praised India's banking inclusion program as a global model for empowering women and girls.Sandra Hendriks, Director of Policy at UN Women, stated that India's initiative of providing digital identification and easier access to bank accounts for...

New Delhi, March 5 A significant percentage of women in rural and semi-urban areas use UPI at least once a week, primarily for everyday payments such as groceries, utility bills, and mobile recharges, showcasing a growing shift towards digital payments, according to a report.According to the...

The United Nations has praised India's banking program, which has provided banking services to over 290 million women, as a global model for empowering women and girls. Sandra Hendriks, Director of Policy for UN Women, stated that the Indian government's example of enabling digital...

Mumbai, March 4 German development finance institution DEG and Citi announced on Thursday providing a USD 76-million co-financing package to Shriram Finance Ltd, aimed at accelerating economic inclusion, rural development, and climate-aligned mobility across India.Under this, DEG (Deutsche...

February 27th, Aizawl: The Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Aizawl Field Office, under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, organized a special outreach program and publicity campaign today, focusing on the themes of "Nari Shakti" (Women Power) and "Developed...