Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) – 11 Years

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) – 11 Years

Why in News?

• SSY completed 11 years on 22 January 2026.

Key Facts

• Launch: 22 January 2015

• Launched under: Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP)

• Administered by: Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance

• Eligible: Girl child below 10 years

• Maximum accounts: One per girl child; two daughters per family

• Minimum deposit: ₹250/year

• Maximum deposit: ₹1.5 lakh/year

• Deposit period: 15 years

• Maturity: 21 years

• Interest Rate: 8.2% (Quarterly revised)

Current Status

• 4.53 crore accounts

• ₹3.33 lakh crore deposits

UPSC Prelims Facts

• Government-backed small savings scheme.

• Highest interest among many small savings schemes.

• Encourages education and financial security of girls.

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