Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: ₹3.33 Lakh Crore Deposited, Empowering 4.5 Crore Daughters

• The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), launched alongside 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' in 2015, completes 11 years, aiming to empower girls and change societal attitudes.
• Over 4.53 crore SSY accounts have been opened, accumulating more than ₹3.33 lakh crore, demonstrating a growing trend in saving for daughters' futures.
• SSY offers an attractive 8.2% interest rate, making it a low-risk, high-return investment option with government guarantee and compound interest benefits.
• Accounts can be opened from birth until age 10 at post offices or authorized banks, with easy transferability and control shifting to the daughter at 18.
• The 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign has positively impacted the sex ratio at birth and increased girls' school enrollment, fostering financial independence.

Why It Matters: Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana has deposited ₹3.33 lakh crore, empowering 4.5 crore daughters with financial security and education.