Sukanya Samridhi Account
- Launched on 22nd January 2015
- The scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 22 January 2015 as a part of the BetiBachao, BetiPadhao campaign.
- The scheme currently provides an interest rate of 9.2% and tax benefits.
- The account can be opened at any India Post office or a branch of some authorized commercial banks
Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
- Launched on 9th May 2015
- Eligibility: Available to people in the age group 18 to 70 years with the bank account.
- Premium: 12 per annum.
- Payment Mode: The premium will be directly auto-debited by the bank from the subscriber's account. This is the only mode available.
- Risk Coverage: For accidental death and full disability – Rs.2 Lakh and for partial disability – Rs.1 Lakh.
- Eligibility: Any person having a bank account and Aadhaar number linked to the bank account can give a simple form to the bank every year before 1st of June in order to join the scheme. Name of a nominee to be given in the form.
Atal Pension Scheme
- Under the Yojana, subscribers get fixed pension of INR 1000/2000/3000/4000/5000 per month depending upon contributions at the age of 60
- Contributions vary depending upon the age at which APY is joined
- Minimum age at which APY can be joined is 18 years; maximum is 40
- Minimum contribution period under a subscriber is 20 years or more
- Scheme was launched on June 1st, 2015
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