Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is a small deposit scheme of the GoI meant exclusively for a girl child and is launched as a part of 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' Campaign.
Objective
The scheme is meant to meet the education and marriage expenses of a girl child.
Investment Range
Minimum Rs. 250 and Max. investment of Rs. 1,50,000 can be made in one financial year. Deposits in an account can be made till completion of 14 years, from the date of opening of the account.
Eligibility
Any girl child who is a resident Indian from the time of opening the account till the time of maturity/closure.
Maturity
The account will be matured on completion of a period of 21 years from the date of opening of account.
Pre-Mature Withdrawal
Withdrawal is allowed for the purpose of higher education of the Account holder to meet education expenses
To meet the financial requirements of the account holder for the purpose of higher education and marriage, account holder can avail partial withdrawal facility after attaining 18 years of age.
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