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PMJDY: A Decade of Financial Inclusion in India

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) scheme, launched in 2014, has integrated over 53.14 crore economically marginalized individuals into mainstream banking. The scheme has seen a 3.6-fold growth in accounts, providing access to formal banking services and promoting financial inclusion. The PMJDY scheme has also promoted gender equality and rural inclusion, with 67% of accounts opened in rural or semi-urban areas and 55% by women. The success of PMJDY in promoting financial inclusion in India is comparable to similar initiatives globally, like M-Pesa in Kenya and Grameen Bank in Bangladesh.

Aug 28, 2024

Will pass Bill to ensure capital punishment for rapists: Mamata Banerjee

Under fire after the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday that her government will pass a Bill in the Assembly to ensure capital punishment for convicts in rape and murder cases.

Aug 28, 2024

Janmashtami: Sales turnover in festivities soars to Rs 25,000 crore, says CAIT

The Janmashtami festival this year generated a business of more than Rs 25,000 crore, according to the traders' body Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT).

Aug 28, 2024

Tribal Board case: ED raids jailed K'taka ex-min Nagendra, associates' homes, offices

Tribal Board case: ED raids homes of jailed K'taka ex-min Nagendra, his associates

The sleuths of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted simultaneous raids on the residences and offices of jailed former minister B Nagendra and his close associates at different locations on Wednesday in connection with the alleged irregularities in the tribal welfare Board.

Aug 28, 2024

Yet another jolt to 'project cheetah', 9th big cat dead in Kuno

MP: Namibian Cheetah dies at Kuno National Park

India's ambitious 'Project Cheetah' received yet another setback on Tuesday as one more feline Pawan died at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh

Aug 28, 2024

Sorry, says CM Mamata Banerjee on RG Kar rape-murder case

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee dedicated the foundation day of the Trinamool Congress' student wing TMCP on Wednesday to the memory of the woman doctor of the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital who became the victim of a ghastly rape and murder earlier this month.

Aug 28, 2024

Hyderabad's historic Osmania Hospital to be re-located to Goshamahal Stadium

The new building of the Osmania General Hospital, the oldest government-run hospital in Hyderabad, will be constructed on 32 acres of land of Goshamahal Police Stadium.

Aug 28, 2024

India-GCC bilateral trade reaches $162 billion, exports show consistent growth

Showing strong growth, the bilateral trade between India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries reached 162 billion dollars last year, the government has said.

Aug 28, 2024

Trump, Harris agree to mute mics for Sep 10 debate

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he has "reached an agreement" to have closed microphones at the September 10 debate with Democratic rival Kamala Harris, noting that "the rules will be the same as the last CNN debate, which seemed to work out well for everyone".

Aug 28, 2024

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Search Results for: Government of India

PMJDY: A Decade of Financial Inclusion in India

Will pass Bill to ensure capital punishment for rapists: Mamata Banerjee

Janmashtami: Sales turnover in festivities soars to Rs 25,000 crore, says CAIT

Tribal Board case: ED raids homes of jailed K'taka ex-min Nagendra, his associates

MP: Namibian Cheetah dies at Kuno National Park

Sorry, says CM Mamata Banerjee on RG Kar rape-murder case

Hyderabad's historic Osmania Hospital to be re-located to Goshamahal Stadium

India-GCC bilateral trade reaches $162 billion, exports show consistent growth

Trump, Harris agree to mute mics for Sep 10 debate

"Such fragile egos": Shilpa Shetty slammed for asking house help to step aside from family photo

Sensex trades flat on negative global cues from Asian peers

'My goal is to make cricket more popular': Elated Jay Shah after becoming youngest ICC Chairman; fans rejoice

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Samsung launches Bespoke AI Washing Machines in India; starts at Rs 52,990

Yes Bank expels its country head of financial markets, reason unknown

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