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New Delhi: The central government launched the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate Scheme in the year 2023 to encourage women to save and make them financially strong, which has also received a lot of support from women. Investment is made in this scheme for only two years. An account is opened under the post office under this scheme. This scheme of the central government is available only once, it will continue from April 2023 to March 2025.
These banks also have this scheme
The Ministry of Finance authorized all public sector banks and eligible private sector banks to adopt and operate the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate, 2023 through an e-gazette announcement on June 27, 2023. Apart from India Post, the scheme is operated by only a few banks. These include Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Bank of India, PNB and Union Bank of India.
How much can you invest?
Any woman above the age of 18 years can invest a minimum of Rs 1000 and a maximum of Rs 2 lakh in the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate Scheme. Investments are made in multiples of 100 in this scheme. Any woman can open multiple accounts under this scheme, however the amount to be deposited under the scheme should not exceed Rs 2 lakh. Apart from this, there should be a gap of at least three months between one account and another.
7.5 percent interest
The government offers an interest rate of 7.5 percent on this scheme. Interest is transferred to the account every three months. However, interest will be paid at the time of closing the account/before closing the account/partial withdrawal.
These documents will be needed
Let us tell you that under this scheme, you can open an account by going to your nearest post office or any branch of the banks mentioned above. While opening an account, you will have to provide information about PAN card, Aadhar card, photo and the amount to be invested. After this, you will get a certificate from the post office, which will have to be kept safely for two years.