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Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

Ministry of Finance
India

This is a financial inclusion scheme. If you already have an account, you can request your bank to transfer it to Jan Dhan Yojana. There are Bank Mitras in places where the bank's branches are unavailable.

What You Get

Multiple benefits: from banking/saving, remittance and credit to insurance and pension.

Who Can Apply

  • 1. Indian citizen who does not have any other bank account.
  • 2. The account can be opened at any bank branch or Business Correspondent (Bank Mitra) outlet with zero balance.

Documents You'll Need

  • 1. Aadhaar card / Aadhaar number (no other document needed; self-certification of current address if it has changed)
  • 2. If Aadhaar is not available, any one Officially Valid Document: Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN card, Passport or NREGA job card
  • 3. Persons with no OVD may open a 'Small Account' (valid 12 months) with a self-attested photograph and signature/thumb impression before the bank official

Apply Now opens the official government portal.