Pradhanmantri Jan-Dhan Yojana

On 15th August 2014, India’s prime minister announced the launch of India’s most intensive financial inclusion mission titled “Pradhanmantri Jan-Dhan Yojana”.

Jan Dhan Yojana roughly translates into English as “People’s Wealth Scheme”.  India’s prime minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of this scheme at the historic Red Fort on the occasion of India’s Independence Day.