Union Minister of State for Finance, Bhagwat Karad, has urged banks to concentrate their efforts on Aspirational Districts that have yet to meet their financial inclusion targets. This call to action came during the MANTHAN Conclave in Aurangabad, which focused on leveraging technology to advance financial inclusion. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the success of the JAM Trinity (Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, Mobile) in revolutionising banking and ensuring benefits reach genuine recipients.
Day Long MANTHAN Conclave in Aurangabad deliberates on taking forward Financial Inclusion through Technology
JAM Trinity catapulted our banking to a different level: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
MoS Finance Bhagwat Karad asks Banks to focus on Aspirational Districts yet to attain financial inclusion target
The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the JAM (Jan Dhan - Aadhaar - Mobile) Trinity has been a game changer for India
Daily Limit Reached
You have reached your daily limit of 2 Free News
Subscribe to
CCI PRO
for unlimited access
Why Upgrade to
CCI PRO?
-
No Ads
-
WhatsApp Community
-
Daily E-Newsletter
-
Unlimited News Access
-
Profile Visitors
-
Link Social Profiles
-
Featured Job Posts
-
Pro Badge
-
Expert GST Guidance
-
Unlimited Forum Replies
-
Download Content in PDF
1 Year PLAN - Rs.1999
1799
(Excl. of GST ₹323)
2 Years PLAN - Rs.3499
3149
(Excl. of GST ₹566)
BEST VALUE
3 Years PLAN - Rs.4999
4499
(Excl. of GST ₹809)
View all CCI PRO benefits
Already a PRO member?
Login here
for an ad-free experience. 07941056694
FAQ :
The Minister of State for Finance, Bhagwat Karad, has instructed banks to focus on Aspirational Districts that have not yet achieved their financial inclusion targets.
The JAM Trinity refers to Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, and Mobile. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman described it as a game-changer that has advanced financial inclusion by preventing leakage and ensuring government benefits reach the intended beneficiaries.
PM Jan Dhan accounts have enabled the reach of financial services to everyone, including those who were hesitant to join the mainstream, by providing confidence and access to services like RuPay Cards and insurance.
Aadhaar linkage has helped save the country from significant pilferage by enabling direct benefit transfers to genuine beneficiaries and providing instant KYC benefits.
The MANTHAN Conclave in Aurangabad aims to further the government's goal of financial inclusion by utilising technology.
A decision will be taken to make MUDRA Loans more hassle-free and available to individuals looking to start businesses.