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Saturation Campaign of Financial Inclusion (FI) Schemes to Run from 21st October 2026 to 31st December 2026

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Date19 October 2026 (Monday)
Time7:04 PM
Topic / MinistryMinistry of Finance
LanguageEnglish · हिन्दी में पढ़ें
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Across India, the Department of Financial Services (DFS) will organise local banking camps to widen access to financial inclusion initiatives. From 21.10.2026 until 31.12.2026, the campaign will reach approximately 2.70 lakh Gram Panchayats and urban local bodies. Residents will be able to receive assistance with several types of banking and financial services.

Sign-ups for Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana and Atal Pension Yojana

Updating required identity verification for existing Jan Dhan and other savings accounts

Completing pending nominee details for bank accounts, lockers and similar facilities

Guidance on financial inclusion, protection against digital fraud and the Aapki Poonji, Aapka Adhikar effort covering unclaimed funds

Accepting Kisan Credit Card applications from eligible PM-Kisan recipients

Helping KCC-linked farmers join Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana ahead of the Rabi crop season

The initiative seeks to bring underserved households into formal banking. At a preparatory meeting led by the DFS Joint Secretary for Financial Inclusion, senior bank and SLBC officials discussed implementation. Monitoring will involve state authorities, banks and DFS.

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