Financial Inclusion Campaign Adds 1.4 Lakh New Jan Dhan Accounts in First Two Weeks

The Finance Ministry of India has announced a significant achievement under its ongoing Financial Inclusion Saturation Campaign, with the opening of 1.4 lakh new PM Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts and over 5.4 lakh fresh enrolments under the Jan Suraksha Schemes within the campaign’s first two weeks.

The campaign is focused on ensuring full coverage of financial services in all Gram Panchayats (GPs) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), thereby enabling every eligible citizen to access government-backed financial safety nets. The effort forms part of a larger vision to deepen financial penetration in underserved and unbanked areas of the country.

According to the Finance Ministry’s statement released on Tuesday, a total of 43,447 camps have been held across various districts nationwide. These camps are designed to facilitate enrolments, raise awareness, and promote financial literacy, especially in regions where access to formal financial services has traditionally been low.

In addition to new account openings and scheme enrolments, the campaign also focuses on re-verification and activation of dormant accounts. So far, KYC details of 96,383 inactive PMJDY accounts have been successfully reverified, and nominee details have been updated in 66,494 accounts.

The Jan Suraksha Schemes—which include the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), and Atal Pension Yojana (APY)—are designed to provide insurance and pension coverage to low-income citizens at affordable rates.

This saturation initiative is a renewed push to fulfill the government’s vision of financial inclusion for all, a key component of India’s economic and social development framework. By ensuring that no citizen is left behind in accessing essential financial products, the campaign contributes to reducing vulnerability, improving savings habits, and securing futures.

With a focus on transparency, efficiency, and accessibility, the government hopes to expand this impact in the coming weeks and months, encouraging even greater participation in the financial ecosystem.