INCOME TAX6 Sept 2026
Jan Dhan Yojana: Every fourth account inoperative, Uttar Pradesh tops list; nearly 6 crore have zero balance | Mint
A recent RTI reply reveals that every fourth Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana account is now inoperative. Nearly 5.72 crore accounts hold zero balance, with Uttar Pradesh topping the list. The scheme, launched in 2014 for financial inclusion, still shows many accounts lying unused. Banks may require reactivation or KYC updates for such accounts.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Every fourth account under PM Jan Dhan Yojana is inoperative, as per Finance Ministry data.
- Nearly 5.72 crore PMJDY accounts had zero balance.
- Uttar Pradesh tops the list of inoperative accounts.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you hold a Jan Dhan account, check if it is active and complete KYC to avoid it being classified as inoperative.
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