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PM Modi hails Jan Dhan Yojana's transformative impact across India
✍️ Nagaland Post
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 09:34 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has delivered unparalleled benefits, reshaping financial inclusion nationwide.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking to the Nagaland Post, emphasized that the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has achieved a scale of impact unmatched by any other scheme. He highlighted how the programme has brought millions of previously unbanked citizens into the formal financial system, enabling them to access savings, credit and insurance products.
According to the Prime Minister, the surge in account openings has not only increased financial literacy but also spurred economic activity in rural and urban areas alike. He noted that the direct benefit transfers linked to PMJDY accounts have accelerated the delivery of government subsidies, reducing leakages and improving transparency.
Modi also pointed to the gender dimension of the scheme, citing a significant rise in women account holders, which he said empowers women economically and socially. The government plans to build on this momentum by expanding digital services and deepening outreach in remote regions.
While specific numbers were not disclosed in the statement, the Prime Minister’s remarks underscore the central role of PMJDY in the broader financial inclusion agenda and its contribution to the country's inclusive growth trajectory.
According to the Prime Minister, the surge in account openings has not only increased financial literacy but also spurred economic activity in rural and urban areas alike. He noted that the direct benefit transfers linked to PMJDY accounts have accelerated the delivery of government subsidies, reducing leakages and improving transparency.
Modi also pointed to the gender dimension of the scheme, citing a significant rise in women account holders, which he said empowers women economically and socially. The government plans to build on this momentum by expanding digital services and deepening outreach in remote regions.
While specific numbers were not disclosed in the statement, the Prime Minister’s remarks underscore the central role of PMJDY in the broader financial inclusion agenda and its contribution to the country's inclusive growth trajectory.