Topic
financial inclusion
Finance Banking #jan dhan#banking
India's Jan Dhan Scheme Hits 58 Crore Accounts, Boosting Financial Inclusion, Says FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that more than 58 crore Jan Dhan accounts have been opened under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, bringing millions into the formal banking system. The scheme, launched in 2014, has facilitated direct benefit transfers worth Rs 45 lakh crore and now covers 94% of India's adult population.
Jun 14, 2026 1 source
Finance Banking #agriculture#tenant farmers
Telangana Tenant Farmers Demand Loan Eligibility Cards
Tenant farmers in Telangana are urging the government to issue Loan Eligibility Cards to facilitate access to institutional credit and government schemes. The Tenant Farmers’ Recognition Struggle Committee highlights the challenges faced by tenant farmers, including high lease rates and lack of credit access.
Jun 10, 2026 1 source