PM Jan Dhan Accounts Soar to 578 Million, Deposits Near ₹3 Lakh Crore
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CNBC TV18•20-03-2026, 18:29
PM Jan Dhan Accounts Soar to 578 Million, Deposits Near ₹3 Lakh Crore
•Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana accounts reached 578 million by February 25, with deposits exceeding ₹2.94 lakh crore.
•Over 55% of Jan Dhan accounts are held by women, and nearly 78% are in rural and semi-urban areas, demonstrating broad outreach.
•Other financial inclusion schemes also show significant growth: PMJJBY (268.8 million), PMSBY (571.1 million), and Atal Pension Yojana (88.4 million subscribers).
•Credit initiatives like PM Mudra Yojana sanctioned over 572.6 million loans worth ₹39.48 lakh crore, and Stand-Up India disbursed ₹62,790 crore.
•Experts credit the Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile Trinity, Direct Benefit Transfer, and Business Correspondent networks for expanding financial inclusion.
