Jan Dhan Yojana: an old scheme repackaged

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The Jan Dhan Yojana is to be celebrated more for what it implies than for what it intends. The new financial inclusion scheme—Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)—is another old scheme repackaged for a special occasion. A bank account, with an overdraft facility and a risk cover for all. So what is new? It has a minor detail which could be a game-changer. Read more at: https://www.livemint.com/Opinion/lrxaNElWm9LMBZnek95BNL/Jan-Dhan-Yojana-an-old-scheme-repackaged.html

Publication Date

7-9-2014

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LiveMint

Publisher

HT Media

Keywords

Financial inclusion, Jan Dhan Yojana, PMJDY

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https://www.livemint.com/Opinion/lrxaNElWm9LMBZnek95BNL/Jan-Dhan-Yojana-an-old-scheme-repackaged.html

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