Sukanya scheme crosses Rs 3.25 L cr, PM marks scheme’s milestone
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Puttaparthi (Andhra Pradesh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said more than four crore accounts have been opened under the Sukanya Samriddhi scheme so far and more than Rs3.25 lakh crore has been deposited in these accounts. In his address at the birth centenary celebrations of Sri Satya Sai Baba, Modi also said in Indian tradition, cows are considered a symbol of life, prosperity and compassion as they help in the financial, nutritional and social well-being of these families.
“Ten years ago, the Indian government started the Sukanya Samruddhi Yojana for the education and betterment of daughters. This is one of the plans of the country in which our daughters get the highest interest rate of 8.2 per cent. So far, more than four crore accounts have been opened under the Sukanya Samruddhi Yojana. And you will be happy to know that more than Rs 3.25 lakh crores has been deposited in these bank accounts,” Modi said.
On cow protection, Modi said a few years ago, under the National Gokul Mission, more than 480 cows were distributed in Varanasi, leading to over 1700 cows in the temple town.
