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Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana is a scheme implemented with the aim to open a bank account for all citizens in India.

• Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana is run by the department of financial services, ministry of finance.
• This scheme was announced on 15 th August 2014.
• The scheme was launched on 28 th August 2014.
• It was launched by the prime minister of India Narendra Modi.
• Kerala and Goa became the first states in India to achieve 100% financial inclusion under this scheme.
• Mera Khatha, Bhagya Vidhatha (My account brings me a good fortune) is the slogan of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana.
• RuPay debit card is issued to all account holders as a part of this scheme.
• There is no minimum balance required for the accounts under this scheme.
• It enters into the Guinness book of world records on 20 th January 2015.