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Women hold 55.8% of Jan Dhan accounts: Nirmala Sitharaman
short by / on Monday, 16 March, 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said 57.78 crore accounts have been opened under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana with deposits of ₹2.94 lakh crore. Women hold 55.8% of accounts, while 78% are in rural and semi-urban areas. The scheme supports financial inclusion and welfare delivery through the JAM platform.