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Total number of Jan Dhan accounts crosses 50 crores with deposits above Rs 2.03 lakh crore: Centre – Times of India
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NEW DELHI: The Centre on Friday said that the total number of Jan Dhan accounts has crossed 50 crores with deposits above Rs 2.03 lakh crore in them.
According to the latest reports submitted by the banks, 56% of the accounts belong to women and whereas 67% of accounts have been opened in rural/semi-urban areas.
About 34 crore RuPay cards have been issued in these accounts free of cost, the Centre said.
The average balance in PMJDY accounts is Rs 4,076 and more than 5.5 crore PMJDY accounts are receiving DBT benefits.
According to the latest reports submitted by the banks, 56% of the accounts belong to women and whereas 67% of accounts have been opened in rural/semi-urban areas.
About 34 crore RuPay cards have been issued in these accounts free of cost, the Centre said.
The average balance in PMJDY accounts is Rs 4,076 and more than 5.5 crore PMJDY accounts are receiving DBT benefits.
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