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CENTRAL NODAL MINISTRY

Ministry of Finance

Apex economic ministry administering financial services, banking inclusion, small savings, and social security programs.

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Administered Programs (12)

ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 2014

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)

Ministry of Finance

National financial inclusion mission ensuring universal access to banking facilities with zero-balance savings accounts, RuPay debit cards, and credit facilities.

Verified: 2026-09-16
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ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 2015

Atal Pension Yojana (APY)

Ministry of Finance

Guaranteed pension scheme administered by PFRDA for unorganized sector workers offering monthly pensions of ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 from age 60.

Verified: 2026-09-16
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ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 2015

Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)

Ministry of Finance

Institutional micro-finance scheme providing collateral-free business loans up to ₹20 lakh across Shishu, Kishore, and Tarun categories.

Verified: 2026-09-16
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ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 2015

Sukanya Samriddhi Account (SSY)

Ministry of Finance

High-interest sovereign small-savings scheme for the girl child offering tax-free returns and maturity proceeds under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao.

Verified: 2026-09-16
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ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 2016

Stand-Up India Scheme

Ministry of Finance

Institutional bank credit program facilitating loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore to SC, ST, and Women entrepreneurs for greenfield enterprises.

Verified: 2026-09-16
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ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 2023

Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC)

Ministry of Finance

Sovereign small savings certificate designed exclusively for women and girls, offering 7.5% fixed quarterly compound interest over a 2-year tenure.

Verified: 2026-09-16
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ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 2004

Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS)

Ministry of Finance

Sovereign retirement savings instrument for individuals aged 60+, providing guaranteed 8.2% quarterly interest income and Section 80C tax deductions.

Verified: 2026-09-16
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ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 1968

Public Provident Fund Scheme (PPF)

Ministry of Finance

Sovereign long-term savings instrument with EEE tax status, offering 7.1% compound interest, 15-year tenure, and loan/withdrawal facilities.

Verified: 2026-09-16
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ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 1988

Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP)

Ministry of Finance

Guaranteed small savings certificate doubling invested capital in 115 months at 7.5% fixed interest with sovereign safety and premature exit after 2.5 years.

Verified: 2026-09-16
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