Jan Dhan Accounts Now Hold ₹2.75 Lakh Crore; Avg. ₹4,815 Each

• Approximately ₹2.75 lakh crore is deposited in Jan Dhan accounts, with an average of ₹4,815 per account.
• Over 57 crore Jan Dhan accounts have been opened since the scheme's launch in August 2014.
• The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana aims to provide every family with a bank account for direct government fund transfers.
• About 78.2% of Jan Dhan accounts are in rural/semi-urban areas, and approximately 50% are held by women.
• Jan Dhan accounts facilitate Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), with ₹3.67 lakh crore transferred this fiscal year.

Why It Matters: Jan Dhan accounts are crucial for financial inclusion and direct government transfers.