Launch of scheme for Girl Child named “Sukanya Samridhhi Account” by Hon’ble Prime Minister rate of interest reg.

IMMEDIATE

F No.2/3/014. NS-II

Government of India

Ministry of Finance

Department of Economic Affairs

236, North Block, New Delhi-110001

Dated the 20th January,2015

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Launch of scheme for Girl Child named “Sukanya Samridhhi Account” by Hon’ble Prime Minister rate of interest reg.

In compliance of announcement by Finance Minister in his Budget Speech 2014-15 the Government of India has introduced a new scheme named “Sukanya Samnddhi Account” vide Notification No.GSR No.863 (E) dated 2nd December,2014. It has been decided to allow 9.1% rate of interest on investments in the scheme during the financial year 2014-15.

This has the approval of Union Finance Minister.

Sd/-

Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

Source:http://finmin.nic.in/the_ministry/dept_eco_affairs/budget/Sukanya_Samridhhi_Account.pdf