Jan Dhan A/Cs reaching 50 crore a key milestone

The number of Jan Dhan accounts reaching the 50-crore mark is a significant milestone, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and lauded the fact more than half of these accounts belong to women.

“This is a significant milestone. It is heartening to see that more than half of these accounts belong to our ‘Nari Shakti. With 67% of accounts opened in rural and semi-urban areas, we are also ensuring that the benefits of financial inclusion reach every corner of our nation,” the PM said on microblogging site X, formerly Twitter.

The total number of Jan Dhan accounts, as per latest reports submitted by banks, crossed 50 crore on August 9, 2023.