"44 crore bank accounts have been opened under PMJDY. More than half, that is, 24.48 crore, are women's accounts... 70% of all those with MUDRA accounts are women." - Smt Nirmala Sitharaman said while replying to the debate on the Supplementary Demand for Grants in the Lok Sabha on December 20, 2021. | Nirmala Sitharaman

Every individual can now access their money with dignity and peace, thanks to the Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY). This transformative initiative has become a powerful tool for Financial Inclusion, ensuring that the right to one's own savings is never compromised. With Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT) seamlessly reaching these accounts, Government support now directly empowers millions of households across India. Department Of Financial Services, GOI Ministry of Finance, Government of India