The Narendra Modi government has started many schemes for women. We are telling you about one such scheme which has been started for women and minor girls. More than 45 lakh accounts have been opened under this scheme. In this scheme, women investors also get great interest from the government.
Mahila Samman Savings Certificate scheme: The Narendra Modi government at the Centre has launched several schemes for women. One such scheme is the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC). More than 45 lakh accounts have been opened under this scheme, which was launched for women and minor girls. In this scheme, women investors also get excellent interest from the government.
What are its features?
This account can be opened with a minimum deposit amount of Rs 1000 and a maximum deposit amount of Rs 2 lakh. This account can be opened for two years. Let us tell you that the interest rate for the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate Scheme is 7.5 percent per annum, which is compounded every quarter and deposited in the account. The facility of partial withdrawal and premature closure on compassionate grounds is also available in this scheme.
Who can open an account?
Any woman can open an account under the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate Scheme. Guardians can also open accounts for minor girls. Talking about premature withdrawal, account holders are eligible to withdraw up to a maximum of 40% of the total amount after the expiry of one year from the date of opening the account.
A customer can open multiple accounts under this scheme, although the second account can be opened only after a gap of three months from the date of opening the first account. However, the total deposit amount, including all accounts, should not exceed Rs 2 lakh. The nomination facility is available for a maximum of 4 nominees per account.
Required documents
A passport-size photo, PAN card, and Aadhaar card are required to open an account under the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate Scheme. At the same time, a passport, as an alternative document
