Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna

Congress seeks CAG probe in surge in deposits of Jan Dhan accounts post demonetisation

Jan Dhan Accounts have seen a huge surge in deposits, with Rs 21,000 crore being parked in such accounts following demonetisation announced earlier this month

Rs 500, Rs 1,000 ban: Modi govt's intention fair, but failed those without bank accounts

The idea was to instill the banking habit among people by giving each households at least one bank account.

‘Corruption-free decision making’ has ensured economic growth: Nitin Gadkari

NItin Gadkari on Monday said the economy has gained and decision making process strengthened since the Narendra Modi government came to power.

Two years on: Here's how Narendra Modi, his govt and BJP have performed

The performance of Narandra Modi as an individual, the functioning of his government and the narrative of his RSS-backed party during the preceding two years calls for a dispassionate analysis that’s done without any fear or favour

Winter Session: Govt to introduce Aadhaar, bankruptcy legislation as Money Bills in Parliament

The government is likely to introduce legislations on Aadhaar and bankruptcy code as money bills with a view to ensuring their smooth passage in Parliament.

Banks open 10.3 crore Jan Dhan accounts so far: Hasmukh Adhia

Under this, any financially excluded individual could inform a bank that he or she does not have an account and the bank account would be opened immediately, Financial Services secretary Hasmukh Adhia said in Pune.

Govt sets up mission to oversee implementation of Jan Dhan

The eight-member mission includes Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, Rural Development Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh and Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan, sources said.