New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched his mega project, the Jan Dhan Yojana or People’s Wealth scheme, which promises a bank account for every Indian household.
Here are the highlights of the speech:
- I believe whenever someone opens up a bank account, it is their first step towards being a part of economy
- This entire effort is for poor, to eradicate poverty from the nation
- The poor of the nation will get strength to fight poverty with this scheme
- Every poor citizen of the country will have a debit card. This will bridge the gap between the rich and the poor of the nation
- Women of the nation will bless us, if they are able to open bank accounts easily
- ‘Jan Dhan Yojana’ is a big step towards women’s empowerment
- Financial inclusion is the government’s duty and we are doing our duty
- Savings have been a part of our culture, should be of the next generation as well
