Which among the following is a scheme that is aimed at the development of girl child in the country?

  1. Vidya Lakshmi Scheme 
  2. Pradhan Mantri Shishu Vikas Yojana 
  3. Pradhan Mantri Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana 
  4. Pradhan Mantri Balika Suraksha Yojana 

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Option 3 : Pradhan Mantri Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana 
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The correct answer is Pradhan Mantri Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana.

  • Pradhan Mantri Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme is aimed at the security of girl child in the country. 
  • It was launched on 22 January 2015.
  • The parents of the girl child can open the account before she attains the age of 10 years and deposit money till the child becomes 14 years old. 
  • After the age of 21 years, the amount can be withdrawn by the girl child. 
  • The minimum amount required to be deposited in this account every year is Rs 250 whereas the maximum investment in a year can be up to Rs 1.5 lakhs.
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