Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Scheme PDF

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Scheme 

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is a small deposit scheme for girl child, launched as a part of the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ campaign, which would fetch an attractive interest rate and provide income tax rebate. Users can find detailed information pertaining to this scheme for girl child. You can get information related to opening of account, operation of account, account closure, withdrawal, etc.

INTRODUCTION:

• Minimum deposit ₹ 250/- Maximum deposit ₹ 1.5 Lakh in a financial year.
• Account can be opened in the name of a girl child till she attains the age of 10 years.
• Only one account can be opened in the name of a girl child.
• Account can be opened in Post offices and in authorised banks.
• Withdrawal shall be allowed for the purpose of higher education of the Account holder to meet education expenses.
• The account can be prematurely closed in case of marriage of girl child after her attaining the age of 18 years.
• The account can be transferred anywhere in India from one Post office/Bank to another.
• The account shall mature on completion of a period of 21 years from the date of opening of account.
• Income tax rebate under sec.80C of IT Act is available.
• Interest earned in the account is free from Income Tax under Section -10 of IT Act.

Account can be opened in Post office and branches of authorised banks.