Now even more great benefits are being available in this plan. If you also want to invest in it or do it, then you must know the changes made by the government.
New Delhi. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) is a small savings scheme of the central government for daughters. Which has been launched under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme. Sukanya is the best interest rate scheme in small savings scheme. Now even more great benefits are being available in this plan. If you also want to invest in it or do it, then you must know the changes made by the government.
Let us tell you that till now in the Sukanya scheme, the benefit of tax exemption under 80C was available only on the account of two daughters. There was no tax exemption in case of having a third daughter. But, now the rules have been changed.
Know what are the rules
If one daughter is followed by two twin daughters, then a provision has been made to open an account for both of them as well. Meaning money can be deposited in the name of three daughters simultaneously in Sukanya Yojana and can claim tax exemption on it.
Gets 7.6% annual interest
The interest rates of Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana are higher than bank FDs and give better returns than other small savings schemes. Currently, 7.6 percent annual interest is being given in SSY.
Where will the account be opened?
The account under Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana can be opened in any authorized branch of any post office or commercial branch. At the age of 21, daughters can withdraw money from this account.
How much can you invest?
Under Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana in the current fiscal year, you can deposit a minimum of Rs 250 and a maximum of Rs 1.5 lakh annually.
