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An Analytical Case Study of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana in Ramgarh District

Dr Dilkeshwar Prasad

Volume: 15 Issue: 3 2025

Abstract:

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), launched on August 28, 2014, represents one of India’s most ambitious and inclusive financial missions. Designed to integrate the unbanked population into the formal financial system, this scheme targeted the poorest and most vulnerable citizens, offering them access to no-frills bank accounts, RuPay debit cards, insurance cover and overdraft facilities. This study explores the historical roots, geographical expansion and real-life impact of PMJDY with a specific focus on the Ramgarh District of Jharkhand, a region characterized by mixed socio-economic patterns, tribal populations and rural-urban disparities.

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