Open a Sukanya Samriddhi account for your daughter
A government-backed savings account for a girl child below 10, opened by a parent or guardian at a post office or authorised bank.
Steps
- 1
Visit a post office or an authorised bank branch (some banks allow online opening)
- 2
Fill the SSY account opening form
- 3
Submit the girl's birth certificate and guardian KYC
- 4
Make the first deposit (minimum ₹250); deposit at least ₹250 every financial year to keep the account active
Documents
- Girl's birth certificate
- Guardian's Aadhaar and PAN
- Photographs
- Fees
- No fee. Deposits range from ₹250 to ₹1.5 lakh per financial year.
Official links
- National Savings Institute (small savings schemes) ↗nsiindia.gov.in
- India Post ↗indiapost.gov.in
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