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Government Of Assam Finance Directorate of Small Savings

Get a Sukanya Samriddhi Account

Sukanya Samriddhi Account: It is a saving scheme specially designed for the parents of a girl child. The scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January 2015, as a part of the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign. The scheme encourages parents to build a fund for the future education and marriage expenses for their female child. The account can be opened at any post office or selected banks.

Eligibility: The guardian can open the account immediately after the birth of the girl child till she attains the age of 10 years. Only one account is allowed per child. Parents can open a maximum of two accounts for each of their children. However, there is an exception allowed for more accounts in case of twins or triplets. The account can be transferred to anywhere in India.

Documents required:

  • Sukanya Samriddhi Account Opening Form
  • Birth certificate of girl child
  • Identity proof (as per RBI KYC guidelines)
  • Residence proof (as per RBI KYC guidelines)

Tax Benefits: Investment in Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana scheme is exempted under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Withdrawal Facility: The account allows 50 per cent withdrawal at the age of 18 for higher education purposes.

To open a Sukanya Samridhi Account, please contact the nearest Post Office or selected banks.

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