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Over 28 Crore Jan Dhan Accounts Held by Women, Says FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that women now hold over 28 crore Jan Dhan accounts, significantly enhancing their financial access and independence. She emphasized that women are emerging as wealth creators, with more than three crore rural women becoming 'Lakhpati Didis' through entrepreneurial activities. Union Minister Piyush Goyal echoed these sentiments, stating that 'Nari Shakti' is central to building a new India. Both ministers credited focused government efforts in creating opportunities for women across various sectors.

Key Points: 28 Crore Women Jan Dhan Accounts, 3 Crore Lakhpati Didis

  • Over 28 crore women hold Jan Dhan accounts
  • More than 3 crore are 'Lakhpati Didis'
  • Women gaining financial independence and access
  • Driving rural economy and family upliftment
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Women are winning in new India, over 28 crore Jan Dhan accounts held by them: Nirmala Sitharaman

FM Nirmala Sitharaman highlights women's financial independence with 28+ crore Jan Dhan accounts and 3+ crore Lakhpati Didis on Women's Day.

"Women are not just participants in the economy, they are wealth creators. - Nirmala Sitharaman"

New Delhi, March 8

As India celebrates the growing role of women in the country's economic transformation, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that greater financial access is helping women achieve real independence.

In a post on social media platform X on the occasion of International Women's Day, FM Sitharaman highlighted how initiatives such as Jan Dhan accounts and the rise of "Lakhpati Didis" are strengthening women's financial power and reshaping households and communities across India.

"When women gain financial access, they gain independence. Women now hold over 28 crore Jan Dhan accounts, bringing financial services to households across India and strengthening their financial independence," FM Sitharaman noted.

The Finance Minister also emphasised that women are not merely participants in the economy but are increasingly emerging as wealth creators.

FM Sitharaman highlighted that more than three crore women have become "Lakhpati Didis", a term used for rural women who have crossed an annual income of Rs 1 lakh through self-help groups and entrepreneurial activities.

"Women are not just participants in the economy, they are wealth creators. With over 3 crore 'Lakhpati Didis', women across rural India are transforming livelihoods, uplifting families and strengthening the rural economy," Finance Minister mentioned.

Echoing similar sentiments, Union Minister Piyush Goyal also praised the contribution of women in nation-building.

In his message on X, he said that "Nari Shakti" stands at the heart of building a new India and that empowering women is essential for the country's growth.

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said, focused efforts are being made to create opportunities for women across sectors.

Goyal added that women are driving India's transformation with determination and confidence, whether in entrepreneurship, sports, defence, science or rural development.

As the country marks the day, he called for renewed commitment to supporting the strength and aspirations of women and further strengthening their role in shaping the future of a stronger and more prosperous India.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good step, but the real test is whether this translates to decision-making power at home. Having a bank account is the first step, but we need to ensure women control the money in it and can use it without needing male permission.
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Ananya R
Jan Dhan accounts were a game-changer for my mother. She gets her widow pension directly now, no more middlemen taking a cut. More power to all the Didis out there! 💪
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David E
As an observer, the scale of this financial inclusion in India is impressive. 28 crore accounts is a massive number. The SHG model creating lakhpatis is something other developing nations should study.
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Karthik V
While the numbers look good, we must also talk about urban women in the workforce. The female labor force participation rate is still a concern. Rural success stories are great, but need balanced growth.
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Sneha F
Nari Shakti zindabad! Seeing women from small towns and villages become entrepreneurs is so inspiring. It's changing family dynamics for the better. The next step should be more women in leadership roles in corporates and politics.

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