Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana – Tax-Free Small Savings Scheme for a Girl Child

This post is written by Shiv Kukreja, who is a Certified Financial Planner and runs a financial planning firm, Ojas Capital in Delhi/NCR. He can be reached at [email protected]

“Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” is the mantra with which Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana on January 22nd this year. Later on, the government issued a notification to allow 80C exemption equal to the amount invested in the scheme up to Rs. 1,50,000, which is also the maximum amount one can invest in this scheme in a financial year.

Now, the Finance Minister in his budget speech has proposed to make the interest component as well as the maturity proceeds as tax-free. I think this proposal has made this scheme to be the best small savings scheme available to the Indian investors. Yes, even better than our golden scheme of Public Provident Fund (PPF). So, what is this scheme all about? Let’s check.

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is a small savings scheme which can be opened by the parents or a legal guardian of a girl child in any post office or authorised branches of some of the commercial banks. The girl child is called the “Account Holder” and the guardian is called the “Depositor” in this scheme.

Before I compare this scheme with PPF, let us first check the important features of this scheme.

Salient Features of Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana

Who can open this account? – Parents or a legal guardian of a girl child who is 10 years of age or younger than that, can open this account in the name of the child. For initial operations of the scheme, one year grace period has been provided to make it 11 years of age. With this one year grace period in age, which is valid up to December 1, 2015, you can get this account opened for a girl child who is born between December 2, 2003 and December 1, 2004.

9.1% Tax-Free Rate of Interest – This scheme has been flagged off with a 9.1% rate of interest, higher than that of PPF which stands at 8.7%. But, this rate is not fixed at 9.1% for the whole tenure and is subject to a revision every financial year like all other small savings schemes, including PPF.

Prior to the budget announcement, 9.1% annual return seemed unattractive, but not anymore, as it has been made tax exempt now. Interest amount gets added to your balance amount in the account and compounded either monthly or annually, as per your choice. Monthly interest compounding will be done only on your balance amount on completed thousands.

Duration of the Scheme – The scheme will mature on completion of 21 years from the date of opening of the account. If the account is not closed on maturity after 21 years, the balance amount will continue to earn interest as specified for the scheme every year. In case the marriage of your daughter takes place before the maturity date i.e. completion of 21 years, the operation of this account will not be permitted beyond the date of her marriage and no interest will be payable beyond the date of marriage.

Deposit for 14 years only – Though the scheme has a duration of 21 years, you are required to make contributions only for the first 14 years, after which you need not deposit any further amount and your account will keep earning the interest rate applicable for the remaining 7 years.  

Premature Closure – The account can also be closed prematurely as your daughter completes 18 years of age provided she gets married before the withdrawal. As the maximum permissible age of the girl child is set as 10 years, the scheme effectively carries a minimum duration of 8 years i.e. 18 years of exit age – 10 years of entry age.

Partial Withdrawal – It is also allowed to withdraw 50% of the balance standing at the end of the preceding financial year, but only after your daughter attains the age of 18 years. So, effectively it has a complete lock-in period of at least 8 years, before which you cannot take out any money for any purposes.

Minimum/Maximum Investment – You need to deposit a minimum of Rs. 1,000 in a financial year to keep your account active. Failure to do so will make your account inactive and it could be revived only after paying a penalty of Rs. 50 along with the minimum amount required to be deposited for that year, which currently stands at Rs. 1,000.

Also, you can invest a maximum of up to Rs. 1,50,000 in a financial year. You can make your contribution to this account in as many number of times as you like.

How many accounts can be opened? – You can open only one account in the name of one girl child and a maximum of two accounts in the name of two different children. However, you can open three accounts if you are blessed with twin girls on the second occasion or if the first birth itself results into three girl children.

Nomination Facility – Nomination facility is not available in this scheme. In an unfortunate event of the death of the girl child, the account will be closed immediately and the balance will be paid to the guardian of the account holder.

Documents Required – Birth Certificate of the girl child, along with the identity proof and residence proof of the guardian, are the mandatory documents required to open an account under this scheme. You can approach any post office or authorised branches of some of the commercial banks to get this account opened.

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana vs. Public Provident Fund (PPF)

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Budget 2015 has made this scheme quite attractive for the investors. If you’ve already exhausted your PPF deposit limit, want to save for your girl child’s marriage or higher education and have spare money to invest in this scheme, then this scheme provides you one more excellent avenue of safe investment with high returns. You can wait for the next financial year’s rate of interest to get announced anytime this month, if it remains higher than PPF, just go for it.

Application Form to open a Sukanya Samriddhi Account

List of authorised commercial banks where you can get this account opened

876 thoughts on “Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana – Tax-Free Small Savings Scheme for a Girl Child

  1. thanks for sharing this information.
    I am just wondering if govt. is keeping money between 14-21 years, not it would fetch less money than combination of RD(0-14years)+FD(14-21 years).
    also there will be no strings like male child, infinite renewals ( 5 years terms).would be great if you can just compare with RD +FD combination in the light of tax implications.thanks.

    1. Thanks Omprakash!
      No, the government is not keeping your money between 14-21 years for free. It is going to pay interest for these 7 years as well. No combination in fixed income investments can yield better than this Exempt-Exempt-Exempt (EEE) investment. This is the best guaranteed fixed income investment available right now.

  2. The best part of this scheme is that this is also a EEE scheme. Means one can invest in this scheme without worrying about future taxation. But interest rate could be a worry, whether the high interest rate will be able to sustain for long term or not.
    I have visited Post office and few banks recently to know where exactly they are aware about Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme. The fact is only post-office is allowing to open this account. Banks don’t have much clarity about this scheme. Anyway this is beginning, we will see many changes in coming days.
    Could be another biggest hit Govt scheme like PPF in coming years.

    1. I agree with you Santanu, this scheme has the potential of becoming another popular scheme like PPF. I think the government will try to keep its interest rate equal to that of PPF. I think the government will also try to keep its real rate of interest above 2%, over and above the rate of inflation.

  3. Definitely a great scheme aimed at the Girl Child. Govt should work to make all sections of society aware of it.In lower sections we see people making gambles on chit funds for their girl child’s future, this is a good and safe alternative.

  4. Who gets the proceeds of this account when the girl turns 21? is the parent or the girl child? Any clarity on this issue?

  5. Any clarity yet on which are the banks mandated to open the Sukanya Samridhi account? I visited SBI today to enquire and they aren’t yet opening the account.

    Further, the grace period of 1 year is available right upto 1 Dec 2015 correct? for children born on on after 2 Dec 2003 which is 11 years as on the date of announcement of the scheme which is 2 Dec 2014. Is my understanding correct?

    Which means that for a child born on say, 17 Jan 2004, I can still open the account even on 1 Dec 2015 even though she may be well beyond 11 years. Is that correct?

    Thanks,

    1. Hi,
      I am working on one more post having the list of banks where you can open this account. The post will also have the application form and the circular of this scheme.

      The language of the circular suggests that this account can be opened in the name of a girl child who is born on or after December 2, 2013, irrespective of her age whether she is below 10, 11 or even 11+. Further clarity will be provided by the finance ministry.

  6. unfortunately parent death then what is next ,family not able to paid annual amount.account is closed or running still girl at age of 18yrs

  7. Respest girls and save girl child jai hind….and I want to say our government that most of the poor people don’t knw about this scheme … bt this type of scheme should advertise in media so people can knw about this scheme… our government provide many scheme bt poor people didn’t get all this.. so hope people get information about this scheme…

    1. This scheme has got all the ingredients to get the required popularity on its own and you’ll definitely have many takers for this scheme. Though I think the government is not required to market this scheme, I am confident that the government will surely play its role to give this scheme its due credit and poor people will get its benefits.

  8. With all respect, I understand a scheme is required for girl’s child marriage. But in my mind, education is the higher priority. Is there a similar scheme for girl’s /boy’s education? Especially the cost of higher education is sky high now and it is growing more than the actual rate of inflation. Hope we get a scheme for education as well.

    1. 50% of the corpus could be used for any purpose as a girl child attains 18 years of age. So, this amount could well be used for higher education. Expecting so many schemes from government for different purposes is like asking for too much.

  9. can I open Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana account in the name of my grand daughter who is holder of OCI status

    1. Clarity is still required as far as NRI/OCI investment is concerned. So, you’ll have to wait some more time for your investment. As NRI investment is not allowed in PPF, I am assuming that the government will not allow it for this scheme as well.

  10. Hi Sir,
    Its mentioned as 9.1% annum but when we checked the table the interest amount shows as 592 instead of 1092 the first year. Could you please explain the calculation part.
    Thank You

  11. as per above statement “If you’ve already exhausted your PPF deposit limit,want to save for your girl child’s marriage
    or higher education and have spare money
    to invest in this scheme, then this scheme
    provides you one more excellent avenue of
    safe investment with high returns.”…..does it mean a person can invest 1.5 lkh on his ppf account and 1.5 lkh on girl account , with total investment of 3.0 lks and with intrest as tax free.

  12. i wants to invest for my daughter.. but already my father-in-law opened in her name in some other state. is it possible for me to open again in her name in some other branch?

    1. Hi,
      You cannot open two accounts in a single name. However, you can transfer your account from one city to another city and from one post office/bank branch to another post office/bank branch.

  13. Dear sir
    When this scheme will be start? Our post office told the scheme is not start yet. plz give mi all details

    1. Dear Mohammad,
      This scheme got announced in July 2014, notified in January 2015, got 80C exemption in February and got announced as tax-free in the budget. If even after such a long time the scheme has not started, then when can anybody expect the scheme to get started. Nithya mentioned in her comment above that her father-in-law got an account opened sometime back which means that this scheme is already active.

  14. “you can get this account opened for a girl child who is born between December 2, 2003 and December 1, 2004.”
    As it is quoted so what about the girl who born after these two years. Please clarify.

    1. The quoted line has been mentioned in the context of one year grace period. Otherwise, the scheme is open for all girl children of less than 10 years of age.

  15. My only daughter born on 26th of oct 2003. Is thre any option to open an account for her. Pl let me know as esrlier as possible.

  16. can we deposit Rs.150000/- each in both accounts (i.e Rs.300000/-).PPF & Sukanya -Samriddhi account, we know that only 150000/- will be allowed
    under 80C, but if we deposited 150000/-each (300000/-) shall we get benefit of Tax free Interest and maturity amount in both the acounts.
    please clarify correct position.

    1. Yes, you’ll get tax-free interest and maturity amount in both the accounts. In fact, the maturity proceeds in Sukanya Samriddhi Account will be given to the girl child and it will be tax-free for her.

  17. Hi,

    Quick question?
    Do i need to invest max of 1.5 L per annum or for the whole tenure the investment should be 1.5L

  18. Very nice scheme & good initiative by H’ble PM Modi.

    To boost “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao”, along with a/c holder contribution, government should also contribute the equivalent amount (as done in EPF schemes)

    1. Yes, it is a great scheme. EPF is for the employees & not for the general public, an employer contributes to EPF and not the government. I think the government should focus only on efficient implementation of its policies and generation of jobs/income for its citizens. We do not require subsidies/contribution from the government for our day to day living. God has given all of us enough opportunities to move our bodies and earn our livelihood.

    1. Hi Harish,
      It is not possible to calculate the maturity amount in this manner as it’ll really depend on the rate of interest and time of your investment every year. But, based on certain assumptions and 9.1% rate of interest, it should be Rs. 2,63,025 after 21 years.

  19. Can NRI citizen can also do investment for their daughter’s. even though they are not looking for any tax benefits from the scheme and can they pay from NRI accounts.

    1. Hi Mahesh,

      So far there is no option for NRI’s to open this account. We have to wait for few more time as this is too early to expect many things.

    2. It is still not clear whether NRIs can invest in this scheme or not. So, you’ll have to wait some more time for your investment. I think NRI investment will not be allowed as it is not allowed in PPF as well.

    1. As your kid born before December 2, 2003, I think she is not eligible. Although the max age of opening the account is 10 years, but this year people will get a grace period till Dec 1, 2015. But your case is not passing that also.

  20. Hello Sir,

    We live in abroad, and very much interested in this scheme, my daughter is born here but her nationality is indian. canyou please advice if we can open an account for her?

    Thanks.

    1. Hi Shivika,
      You’ll have to provide these documents to open an account – Birth Certificate of the girl child and the identity proof & residence proof of the guardian for KYC process. KYC stands for Know Your Client.

      If the government doesn’t allow NRIs/OCIs to open this account, then I think you might not be able to get through the KYC process for residents.

  21. Dear sir

    Kindly tell us 9,01% is just because it is a new scheme ir it will be continue it will be remain us.

    1. Hi Rajiv,
      9.10% is applicable for the current financial year only. It will be reviewed again this month itself for the next financial year and there will be a revision every financial year. The revised rates will be effective from April 1 every year.

  22. Can you please tell me whether hdfc bank n icici bank support this schem? I have a girl child who was born in 24 Sep 2011… I think she is eligible but need to check which all banks support this apart from post office.

    1. Hi,
      Even we are not sure whether HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank will service this scheme or not. We’ll have to wait for more information to pour in before confirming it to you.

  23. Really this is a good scheme with the highest secured interest rate which helps the persons to save money for their girl child. Is it possible to deposit money daily 0r weekly or intermittently as per the availability of money for the benefit of daily wages people.

    1. Yes it is possible. Consider it as a bank savings account only. After opening this account you will get a passbook like bank account. After that as you want you can deposit money. But the maximum deposit limit in a year is 1.5 lakh.

  24. Great job sir..
    meta ek sawal h sir ..agar mai is yojna me 1000 annually invest krun to policy mature hone par kitna dhan mile ga.

    1. If you consider the interest rate 9.1% for next 21 years, then it will be around 52,605. But remember that interest rate will not be 9.1% every year, it may increase or come down as it is not fixed in case of SSA account.

  25. Shiv sir my daughter date of birth21-2-2015 my sukanya samrufdhi yojanya my daugter ya scheme ah sakthi ha ka

  26. Dear sir
    Please let me know simply, If one deposits 6000 thousand annual , what amount would be received by the a/c holder at the maturity

  27. Hi Shiv,

    Any clarity yet on the list of banks / branches where one can open the account?

    Thanks,

  28. sir

    kindly confirm this is monthly investment plan it means we have to deposit same amount on every month.( yes or no ) , 2 if yes than i some time i will not able to pay for some month that what will be penalty. 3 is there is ECS available or not ?

    1. Hi Rohit,
      1 & 2. No, this is not a monthly investment plan. You need to deposit a minimum of Rs. 1,000 only once a year.
      3. It is still not clear whether any kind of ECS facility will be there or not.

  29. Sir I want know how much money Will receive after 18year when deposit yearly 1000 rupya..for my daughter. When I stardeposit. 1/4 /15…please reply… I waiting..
    .

    1. This scheme is for 21 years and not 18 years. After 21 years, you’ll get approximately Rs. 52,605, if interest rate remains 9.1% throughout this period.

  30. Hi Shiv,
    My Daughter is 2007 born, so if I open an a/c now till what time will it remain operational and yield interest, which of the below does it pertain to.
    a. Till she attains the age of 21.
    b. Untill she gets married irrespective of the age.
    c. Scheme is operational for a period of 21 years irrespective of her marriage.
    d. Any other scenario other than the ones mentoned above.

    1. Hi Prasun,
      It is a mix of b. & c. Maximum duration of the scheme is 21 years from the date of opening the account or till your daughter gets married, whichever is earlier.

      1. Hey Shiv,

        Thanks a lot for the information.

        One last thing, if I intend to invest 60K annually for 15 yrs, is this scheme a better scheme or equity option s better.

  31. Sir
    My daughter date of brith 10/04/12 ki hai to kiya mein ya yojana khol sakta hu our sir ya year mein ek baar he dhenaa hoga

  32. Dear Shiv
    Hope you are doing good. I can see your good work is continuing . I am a NRI but planning to relocate back to India this year. My family is still resident Indian. My question is after shifting back how much time i need to wait before opening an account for my daughter?? Also, is it possible for a resident Indian To have a PPF a/c for self, PPF a/c for Child & this samridhi a/c for child and contribute around 4.5 lakh annually (tax deduction of only 1.5 is OK).
    Regards
    Kunal

    1. Thanks Kunal,
      A resident Indian can open this account anytime he/she wants. So, when your residential status changes back to that of a Resident Indian, you can open this account. For PPF, the total amount that you can invest in your account and your child’s account both put together is only Rs. 1.5 lakh. Additionally, you can invest Rs. 1.5 lakh in this scheme. So, total Rs. 3 lakh, instead of Rs. 4.5 lakh as planned.

  33. Hi, My baby is 8th month old i am going to invest on this scheme, But before i invest i want to ask you something, Does this scheme runs the same though if the Government Changes from BJP- congress – or any other Party ?? will we get the same Benefit as this scheme has Promised please clear this as soon as possible i want to go for this today it self

    1. Hi,
      Interest rate is subject to a change every year on April 1. However, I have no idea whether any of the political parties would change the terms of this scheme in future or not. Personally, I don’t think they would do any such thing. Rest it is your decision.

  34. I am really very thankful of Government for this Perfect Aadhar for every Indian who having Girl child. I want to know about Only 2 things. That if I opened. An account of my daughter. And suppose in between I Died. Then what happen. Is this account will run by government? Like Lic Child plan. … and 2nd thing is… can I get ready recner calculation of this skim.

    1. Hi Riyaz,
      No, the government will not fund your child’s account in your absence. You can make a request to prematurely close the account and withdraw the amount under special circumstances. Moreover, ready reckoner calculation is still not available for this scheme.

  35. hi,

    I wanted a clarification. I want to invest in my neice’s name though I am not her legal guardian.And if I invest around 3ooo p.a what would be the maturity amount. she will be turning 1 yr this April

  36. Dear shiv,
    Thanks for the use full information.
    Can u please share me the calculation part that how the maturity amount is calculated.

    1. Hi Mukesh,
      Rs. 1,000 invested every year would result in Rs. 28593, which would compound to Rs. 52,605 on maturity. This is an approximate maturity amount and certain assumptions have been made.

  37. My Daughter is born on 27/02/2006, Now she is 9 year old. If I Start Sukanya Samriddhi Account, In the year 2024 she will become 18 year old girl, In the year 2027 she will become 21 year old. In the year 2027 She will get amount of Rs.6,50,000. Please confirm because I am Confuse how it works…

    1. This scheme is for 21 years (and not that the girl child attains 21 years of age). So, if you start it today, it will run till March 2036 or till the date when your daughter gets married, whichever is earlier. Also, maturity amount is not fixed, it will vary as per your contribution, timing & the rate of interest.

  38. Hi,
    My daughter’s DOB is 21.09.2003. Can i open the Sukanya Samriddhi Account in her name? Kindly confirm.

    Regards,

    Amit Kaushik

  39. Hi,
    My Child DOB is 23.12.2015. Can i open the Sukanya Samriddhi Account in her name? Kindly confirm.

    Regards,

    Ranbir Singh

  40. hi
    weather the amount i deposited in this account will come in tax saving (80c) or only the interest what we will get is tax free ?

  41. now my child dob is 5 july 2013 . if i open acccount starting from 1000 annually. so what can i get for her maturity time ..

  42. Dear Mr. Kukreja
    Thanks a ton for sharing such a wonderful information
    Pls. let me know if I open the account my 11 yrs daughter today, then after how much time 50% of the amount can be withdrawn…..is it after 7 years ie when she will be 18 yrs…..or correct me if i m wrong

  43. Hi,
    My Daughter age 1yr, if I can start now this scheme with annually 50000 what is the amount after complettionof scheme please conform.

  44. Hello Sir,

    I already have opened Sukanya Samriddhi Account in the name of my daughter. But the name of the Guardian mentioned in the A/c is my wife’s name.
    Now, I just want to know whether it is possible to change the name of the Guardian after opening the Sukanya Samriddhi Account! I want it in my name such that I can get the benefit under Sec. 80(C).

    If yes, kindly let us know the process.

    Regards,

  45. wat is the calculation for the deposit amount of Rs.1000 per annum and return amount is approx 600,000/- six lacs only .

  46. What will be the maturity value for this scheem for investment of Rs.1000/pa. Please inform. Really it is a good plan by BJP Govt. Hoping other Govt. will not Spoil it.
    Ramakrishna VN
    9845460580

  47. Sir my daugter will b 8 years of age in may 2015. If invest 150000 per annum wat shall b maturity amount. Thanking u in anticipation

  48. hi sir
    my daughter was born on 29.9.2008
    if I invest 500 rupees per month .
    how much of amount can I get at the age of 21 years of my child from right now

  49. my daughter dob is sept2014 and if i invest 2000 pa so for how much i have to pay in total what i get after the maturity.

  50. There should be a compulsory to deposit same amount per annum.. Can i deposit ammount according to my savings..

  51. Sir,
    I have 3 question.
    1. How this interest is compounded quarterly on rest / half yearly on rest?
    2. Under which section interest earned is exempted from tax ?
    3. Can the deposit amount be different in different years or a fixed amount need to be deposited every year ?

    1. Hi,
      1. Interest is compounded annually or monthly, as per your choice.
      2. Interest will be tax exempt under a new section 10(11A) of the Income Tax Act.
      3. Deposit amount can be different every year.

  52. Ye form milne start ho gye he kya ?? Mtlb ki ye scheme kb se start hogi or hm kb form fill up kr skte he ??

  53. Dear sir
    my daughte’s dob is 29/9/2004.can i open the sukanya samriddhi account in her name.
    Kindly confirm

  54. sir
    once direct money deposited 12000 at a time then remaining 11 moths not deposited is it possible or not??

  55. Hi my 8 month old niece is in abroad with her father and mother. Can her grand parents open account for that kid.

  56. hi
    sir what is the calculation for the deposit amount of Rs.1000 per annum a and how much money return after 21 year

  57. Hi
    My baby is 6months and she’s born in Germany as my husband works there and now I have come here for vacation so heard about the scheme and thought to invest , is it possible that I can invest ? We all hold Indian passport and it’s been 3years that we are staying in Germany.

    1. Hi Jyothi,
      It is still not clear whether a child girl born outside India is eligible for this scheme or not, so you’ll have to wait for some more time for further clarity regarding this.

  58. My sincere thanks to BJP govt. for the S.S.Y…… I am having two girl child, whose DOB is 2/1/13 and 1/3/2015 respectively. If i will invest Rs.100o per child per month, what will be the maturity value after 21 years…..

    Once again thanks to Modi jii

    with regards,

    Dr. Biswajit Dutta
    Dr. Navalakhi H. Dutta

  59. Sir

    Good Morning, I thank you very much for your efforts in improving financial literacy for the people of India.

    I would liket o have clarification on few points wrt SSA as per the wordings mentioed in Notification.

    1- “Deposits in an account may be made till completeion of fourteen years, form the date of opening of the account. ”
    My daughter has completed six yeras it means i can deposit the amount till she complete 20 (14 +6) years of age. It means If I will open account in April 2015, I can deposit till Mar 2029. It does not have any relation to the completeion of 14 years of age of my daughter.

    2- “The account shall mature on completion of twenty one years from date of opening of the account. ”
    It means If I will open account in April 2015 the account will mature in Mar 2036. It does not have any relation to the completeion of 21 years of age of my daughter.

    Plz clarify.
    Regards
    Piyush

    1. Thanks Piyush for your kind words! 🙂
      1. Your understanding is correct.
      2. Your understanding is correct; however, you cannot continue with this account beyond the date of your daughter’s marriage and no interest will be paid after that.

  60. hi sir,
    I have two girls first girl date of birth is 30/03/2007 and another date of birth
    is 19/07/2009 if i deposit 30,000 yearly for both of them can you tell me maturity amount

  61. Hi Sir/Madam,
    If i pay monthly Rs.2000/- for 14 years how much i will take it back.. Please confirm???

  62. Hi Shiv,

    Thanks for the valuable info. Below are some facts about this scheme.

    1. I am more interested to open in Banks due to online transition facilities.
    2. No Bank is interested to open this account.
    3. I am based in Janak Puri, Delhi. I have visited all SBI, PNB and BOB branches nearby but everyone said they are not authorised.
    4. Only Post Office is opening the accounts.

    Government is launching couple of schemes but on the ground level, no support providing to the people. They should launch some helpline no. to address concerns.

    Best Wishes,
    Kanwal Jayot

    1. Thanks,
      1. Even I would do the same for my brother’s daughter.
      2. I know; probably they haven’t received the required guidelines.

      I hope the government will soon provide the necessary basic infrastructure to open these accounts.

  63. Sir,
    Gudevening!
    Thanks for giving us a excellent saving scheme of S.S.V.

    My daughter is 3months,can we eligible for this scheme&pls suggest.

  64. Hi Shiv,

    Thanks for your Information. I would like to know for SSY in one year(12 months) how many times the depositor can deposit the money in an account?

    Thanks,

  65. Hello Sir , Thank you for sharing the features of SSY , many young parents are welcoming this initiative by our PM.

    When discussing with few experienced people , one concern raised is whether the SSY will remain the same way if the existing government changes .
    Could you throw some light on this matter.

    Regards

    1. Hi Rahul,
      My guess would be as good as yours Rahul. Nobody knows what is going to happen tomorrow, so how can I predict what is going to happen four-five years down the line. If this government stays, then this scheme might remain operational for the next 10 years or probably more. So, I think we should just focus on the scheme based on its current features only.

  66. Hello sir,
    Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana – Tax-Free Small Savings Scheme for a Girl Child. How much amount we can get after 21 years.

  67. Hiiii Shiv sir…
    Is sakim k tahat 21yrs by birth
    ya fir hm jab iss account ko kholenge tab se count kenge plzzz sir reply krna.

  68. Hello Sir , Thank you for sharing the features of SSY. I already have a ppf Account in SBI in my daughter’s name. Can { open a SSY account for her and deposit money in it also?

  69. Hello sir,

    Thanks for the info on SSY, if the child girl is 10 years old the minimum duration of the scheme will be 8years in case the marriage of girl. Then how much amount will get in closing if RS.1000 paid per month…

  70. Hello sir.
    My daughter date of birth is18.08.2009 can i join this scheme if i need 2 scheme its possible or not

    Thank you

    1. Hi Stalin,
      Yes, you can get an account opened in your daughter’s name. You can open only one account in a girl child’s name and a maximum of two accounts in two daughters’ names.

  71. dear sir my daughter dob is 31-01- 2009 if she married before 21 years then she can eligable to take amt after 21 yrs

    1. Hi Praveena,
      You will have to close your daughter’s account as & when she gets married, whether she gets married before attaining the age of 21 years or after.

  72. hello sir
    iam amit from himachal mt suster have a girl child she live with us right know so i wants to open account for girl child right know she is 3 year and 6 months only do we eligible or not .

  73. Hello shiv Ji,
    1)Plz tell me the exact figure that I recieve after 21 years if I deposit 150000 rs per year for 14 yrs.

    2) If I deposit 12000 per year then how you give the exact figure of 641092 rs that you mention in the vouchers after 21yrs

  74. hi, I have three daughters(triplets). now they are 6 years n 9 months old. one son also there for us aged 4 years. please suggest
    1.How much amount to be paid maximum for three account totally in a year in ssa, ?
    2.If I take 50% of amount after their 18 years for education, what will be the exact amount I can get after 21 years for one account, eg: im investing rs.150000 yearly?
    3.can I open ppf for my son under my wife name?
    4.any other investments for my son for his education and marriage?

    1. Hi Mani,
      1. Rs. 4.5 lakh is the maximum amount you can contribute in three of your SSA accounts.
      2. Calculating the exact amount is not possible, so it is only a tentative figure which can be calculated.
      3. Yes, you can open a PPF account for your son. But, maximum contribution in PPF is limited to Rs. 1.5 lakh for son & the guardian.
      4. We do not entertain individual personal queries here on this forum. We provide financial planning services to interested individuals – https://www.onemint.com/services/

  75. Sir.
    Meri beti ki age 15-jan-16 ko 10 yrs ki hogi kya ssy le sakta hun.jab yo 21 ki hogi uski sadi me 500 ke hisab se kitne amt milegi.

  76. Are you telling us that the girl child scheme provides an additional Rs 150,000 deduction under 80c ?

    i.e.
    PPF Rs 150,000
    +
    SSY Rs 150,000.

    I think it is PPF + SSY <=150,000

    please confirm.

  77. Sir greetings,
    Myself santosh singh,
    I wanted to know the amount that I have to invest and how many times I have to pay until the scheme come up to maturity.
    In other word basic detail of the scheme so that I can plan this for my two years daughter. What is the maturity amount I will receive when I can plan to invest 1000 per month.
    Hope u will reply soon.
    Thanks
    Santosh

  78. Good morning sir,

    my reletives very poor so-
    main jaana chahta hu ki_ wo year main 1000rs. hi deposite ker sakti hain,

    1- so minimum amount jo 1000rs. h se account open kerne k baad v unhe kya us year me 1000rs(minimum yearly amount) alag se deposite kerna hoga,

    2- unki 4 daughters me se two daughters ten year k under age h so kya wo dono k lea is scheme me account open ket sakti h.

    3- ak daughter 8 year ki h to or maan lo ki uski marriage 10 saal baad yani uske 18 year me kerna h to kya uske k lea 10 year baad Account close ker full amount withdrew ker sakte h.

    pls reply sir….

    Very vary Thank you..

    1. Hi Rohit,
      1. Nahin, ek saal mein bas ek deposit karna hoga.
      2. Haan, das saal se neeche account open kar sakte hain.
      3. Haan, marriage hone par account close kar sakte hain.

  79. Hi Shiv, nice presentation and of course it is one of the best saving scheme. As on date, since Banks are not opening this (I am more interested to open in bank for easy in online transfer), I will try to open in nearest post office and may be in future, Govt may come up with bank-post office transfer facility.

    I am searching but could not get the answer on “insurance protection”. What happens if the depositor (suppose the sole earning member of the family) dies and the family unable to continue the scheme? Will the Govt waive the future payments or the account will be inactive in the due course? I think the “inactive” answer is correct?

    Second, I feel, this scheme runs like PPF and not like RD. I mean to say, in RD (Recurring Deposit), we commit to pay a fix amount per month whereas in PPF, there is no monthly commitment and the depositor is free to deposit amount of his choice subj to min of 500 and max of 150,000 in a year. To keep PPF account active, one has to do minimum 1 deposit in a year and subject to minimum of Rs. 500/- yearly deposit. If this is the case also in Sukanya account, I dont think Death of sole earning member causes any problem. Family can continue one deposit (1000/-) in a year and keep the account active.

    Am I right in my thought?

    Regards
    Santosh

    1. Thanks Santosh,
      1. Migration facility will definitely be there once the scheme becomes fully operational.
      2. There is no insurance protection clause in this scheme and the government will not waive any future payments. Under special circumstances, like death or medical support in life-threatening diseases etc., you can make a request to prematurely close the account and withdraw the amount.
      3. This scheme is very much similar to PPF. You can keep the account active by depositing a minimum of Rs. 1,000 in a financial year. However, in case of guardian’s death, I think you’ll have to get the guardian’s name changed in the records of the post office/bank branch.

    1. Hi Shiv, I saw the sample application form but it doesnt answer my query on “Insurance” and “Committed Deposit”.
      Santosh

  80. hello sir,
    my daughter is 2yrs old,so i will have pay for 14yrs under this scheme that means she turns 16.
    i would like to no will the maturity amount wary according to your chart depending on the age of my daughter.
    will acknowledge your reply.

    1. Hi Samkit,
      Maturity amount will vary as per the rate of interest, the amount of your contribution and the month of deposit. Your daughter’s age has no role to play in the maturity amount, if it is withdrawn after 21 years.

  81. Hi,
    My daughter is 9 yrs old ,if i have to pay for 14 yrs ,she will be 23 yrs.Or i have to pay till her age 21 yrs?Is it mandatory to pay for 14 yrs?

  82. Hi,
    I have a question, now my daughters age is 5yrs and if I start investment now , till when I have to invest, till 14 yrs of my daughter, or till 14 yrs from date of opening the account. Also let me know what if I skip payment for any month.

    Thanks,
    Rajesh

    1. Hi Rajesh,
      You will have to invest for 14 yrs from the date of opening this account. Also, it is not a monthly deposit scheme, you need to invest only once in a year in this scheme. If you do not deposit a minimum of Rs. 1,000 in this account in a financial year, then there is a penalty of Rs. 50 for each year you skip to deposit.

  83. Sir,
    please tel me can we open two accounts for a single girl child, one account is opended by her grand father and another account is opened by father. does it possible.

  84. Hi Shiv,

    My daughter got birth on 4th december–2014, is she eligible for this scheme or not, can i open one account for her.

    Thanks
    Santosh

  85. Hello Sir,

    Thanks for IMP info., i would also like to know under sukanya plan can we monthly deposit 10k since its difficult to pay 1,20,000 at a time?
    And what will be the final amount to be receive at the age of 21 years?
    Waiting for value adding guide.

    Thanks Seema

  86. Dear Sir,

    If any unfortunate death occurs for parent/gardian. Then what about the account, whether it will be closed or matures at 21 yrs.

    1. Under special circumstances, like death or medical support in life-threatening diseases etc., you can make a request to prematurely close the account and withdraw the amount.

  87. Dear all
    Please clear one thing,some told me.
    As per our new p m there is a new offer comes for girl child,where we give only 1000/- per year till 14 years(1000*14=14000/-) and after girl child age cross 21 years,we can rcvd 600000/- rs.
    Is this reality or any fake news.

  88. You have said in previous comments that 1.5lakh per daughter can be invested upto 2 children. Whereas on the other forums I find the cap is of 1.5Lkah per family for 2 daughters.
    I wanted to invest 1.5 for 1daughter and my wife 1.5L for another daughter and we wanted to claim tax deduction individually.

    If you can clarify it would be helpful.

  89. Its clear by words, parent or guardian of a girl child below 10 but grace of one year can invest and gain benefit of taxes as applicable

  90. Hi shiv kukreja sir. …. namaste
    My daughter’s DOB 22 NOV 2003. for sukanya scheme she is eligible or not.
    Please inform me.

  91. I went to our Siliguri(Darjeeling)head post office qyary for this scheme. But they have no clearly deffination .

  92. Hi Shiv,

    Is there any end date to subscribe this scheme? Until when the scheme will be available?

    Thanks
    Dinesh

  93. if one invests the minimun amount i.e Rs 1000 per anum what will be aprox. net amout payable to Account Holder after successful complelation of 21 years period

  94. Hi Shiv,

    Thanks for such good information and the way you are helping..

    Just small question :

    ONLINE : Can we transfer amount online or each time we have to go in post office and need to do payment of same.

    Thanks in advance.

    1. Thanks Rohan,
      In a fews days time, commercial banks including SBI, ICICI, Axis etc. will start opening these accounts and with them you will definitely have online transfer facility.

  95. There are viral shares on social media claiming the maturiy amount of Rs. 6,00,000/- for Sukanya Suraksha scheme after 14 years. Does this have validity? I have calculated with Rs.1000/- principal every year with 9.1% p.a. interest compounded yearly for 14 years, followed by compound intererst for the next 7 years. This gives me maturiy amount of Rs. 52,602/-. Am I missing something?
    By the way, thanks for educating the people!
    sreekar

      1. Can you please explain how the interest is calculated for every year. For Example if im depositing 12000 per year, then if we calculate the interest for 12000 x 9.1%, it comes to 1092. Can you please explain me why im going wrong in this ?

          1. First year for interest calculation ( 6.5 months deposits ) has been taken, the balance will be taken (5.5 months deposits) where added at 15th year, while the exact is matching with the chart given

  96. Hi Shiv,

    Thanks for your efforts on this forum. Today’s TOI edition carried an article on the SSY scheme where they say, the maximum cap is 1.5L per financial year per family of 2 children. I believe this is not correct because it would then render the cap of 2 accounts for 2 children meaningless. Please clarify if it is 1.5L per account upto a max of 2 accounts which means one could deposit upto 3L though the 80c limit would still be only 1.5L.
    Further, have any banks started opening accounts as on date. Any info on this?

    1. Thanks for your kind words!
      What has been mentioned in the post above is based on the wordings of the Circular – “the total money deposited in an account on a single occasion or on multiple occasions shall not exceed one lakh fifty thousand rupees in a financial year”.
      Source: http://www.indiapost.gov.in/dop/Pdf%5CCirculars%5Csukanya_samriddhi_SB_Order_2.pdf

      So, I think what I have mentioned holds correct. As you rightly mentioned, Rs. 1.5 lakh split between two daughters will leave the maturity value significantly insufficient for meeting their future education & marriage expenses.

  97. Hi Sir,

    You have mentioned that in case of daughter gets married before completion of 21 years of opening the account, operation of this account will not be permitted beyond the date of her marriage and no interest will be payable beyond the date of marriage.

    Suppose my daughter age is 9 years now and i am opening the account, and she gets married at the age of 25, will the account be closed after 16 years? and how will they know when my daughter gets married? Do we need to submit marriage certificate?

    1. Yes, the account will have to be closed as your daughter gets married after 16 years.Also, I am not sure what you would be required to produce as marriage proof, but I think a declaration from the girl child or the marriage certificate or wedding invitation card would work as a proof.

  98. Sir,
    Mera beti ka DOB 17.08.14 kya me ye kar sakta hu?post office me or bank me bi khata khulbana parega?purana bank me account hai to chalega?
    Please reply sir

    1. Tanmoyji, aap ye account khulwa sakte hain, aapki beti eligible hai. Post office or bank branch mein khata khul jaayega. Puraane bank mein khata khulega ya nahin, ye bank batayega.

  99. Hello Mr Shiv.. is residencial proof from form is compulsory for government employees.they traveled one place by other places yearly or few years once.

  100. Hello sir my daughter born on 17 july 2005 and 20 july 2006 are they eligible for sukanya smridi scheeme

  101. Sir,
    I have 2 daughters and both are below 10 years old. i want to invest in ssa(sukanya yozona) in post office but some confusion arises, please .can you give me the following questions–
    1. My Aadhar card address is in Bihar but i am living with family in orissa(by work), If i open a ssa in orissa post office then in future , can i transfer this account to my native place(bihar)???
    2. can i invest 1.5 lakh each of my 2 daughters ssa a/c?total= 3 lakh??
    4.In the ssa post office form- what should i write in 1st depositor column — my name or daughter name??

    1. 1. Yes, you can transfer it to your native place in future.
      2. There is no clarity in this matter. I am assuming it is Rs. 3 lakh (Rs. 1.5 lakh for each girl child).
      3. “Your daughter’s name” followed by “under guardian” “your name”.

    1. It is still not clear whether PIO card holders will be eligible for this scheme or not. Most likely they will not be eligible for this scheme, but you’ll have to wait some more time for further clarity.

  102. Sir
    Mene suna hai ki sukanya sammradhi yojana me post ofice me 1000 Rs 1saal ka14 saal tak bharne ke baad. 21Saal ke baad 6000lak milega

  103. Sir to aap hi batao ki kitne saal tak pesa bhare or uske baad band kar de,or saal ka kitna pesa bhare ki 14saal,ya 21 Saal baad 6 lak mile

  104. If two accounts are opened in the name of two daughters, what is the maximum limit on investment ? Is it 1.5 lakhs for each account or 1.5 lakhs total for both accounts ?

  105. Hi Shiv ji,

    Greetings!

    I am planning to invest 15000-18000 per year and. Lets assume if its 18000 per year and I need to pay the premium for next 14 years. What will be the maturity amount I can withdraw on 21 years completion?

    -Natesh

  106. When I pay the premium of 12500/month, my annual contribution is obviously 150000/-.

    When my monthly contribution is 12500, the accumulated balance after 14 years is 42,48,430 and after 21 years its 78,16,308

    When my annual contribution is 1,50,000, the accumulated balance after 14 years is 42,88,898 and after 21 years its 78,90,762

    why is that difference in accumulated balance for annual and monthly contribution for same value?

    1. This is because you are investing Rs. 1,50,000 at the beginning of the year and your money would earn 9.1% interest for the whole year. With Rs. 12,500 per month, your earliest installment will earn higher interest for you as compared to the installment you deposit in March 2016. So, this is causing a difference in the interest earned in a financial year.

  107. mam my child was born on may 6 2011 and my second child was born on august 16 2014 whether both of my childrens are eligible to this scheme…

    1. You are welcome Nisha!
      Required documents are – Birth Certificate of the girl child, along with the identity proof & residence proof and 2 photographs of the parents/legal guardian.

  108. Nothing astonishing looks with this scheme. If government was really serious then it should have created new clause apart from 80C for this thing otherwise there is no much difference between PPF and SSY. And with growing school and college tuition fee we have already invested up to extent of 80 C.

  109. I just want to know whether tax exception under 80C is applicable in FY 2014-15. Meaning, If I’m opening an account today for 50K, would that 50K count towards my allowed 1.5 lakhs tax exception under 80 C for this financial year? I saw in other site that tax exception for the maturity amount and interest is applicable from next FY onwards.
    Please respond ASAP since noone explicitely mention which FY onwards 80C is applicable.
    Thanks in advance.

    1. Yes, tax exemption for the interest amount on withdrawal/maturity is applicable w.e.f. the next financial year (FY 2015-16). But, the investment in this scheme is already eligible for tax exemption u/s 80C for the current financial year, FY 2014-15.

  110. Sir is the multiple deposits to reach 12500 possible ? For ex two days once if we pay 1000 will be accumulated as 12500 per month… whether it is possible to select 150000 pa ?

  111. Dear Sir,

    I have two daughters i had doubt that can i open two account with my name as depositor and also for each one can i depoist 1.5 lakhs per annum?

    Thanks

  112. Hi Shiv,

    Can I open an account now (March-2015), deposit 1.5 lakh and another 1.5 lakh after 1st April 2015 (for next financial year)?

  113. Hi Shiv,

    Is there an update yet on which are the banks and when will they start opening the SSY account?

    Regards,

    1. Hi,
      It is still not clear whether PIO card holders will be eligible for this scheme or not. Most likely they will not be eligible for this scheme, but you’ll have to wait some more time for further clarity.

  114. Hello sir. My daughter’s DOB is 16 November 2011. Is she eligible for this scheme and I want to deposit the amount Rs.1000/- for 14 year’s, how much amount i can get after 14 year’s

    1. Yes, your daughter is eligible for this scheme. This scheme is for 21 years and not 14 years. So, you need to deposit money for 14 years, but you’ll get the maturity amount after 21 years.

  115. my daughter’s DOB is 11-01-2010. is is eligible for the same. one more her birth certificate is submitted in school then how can i apply for the same.

    regards

    1. Hi Sonika,
      Firstly, your daughter is eligible for this scheme. Moreover, you need to submit the copy of your daughter’s birth certificate. So, take a printout and submit that.

  116. Dear Sir,
    Can real uncle of a child open the Sukanya samridhi Account even if her father is alive but not financially capable?

      1. Dear Sir,
        Can real uncle of a child open the Sukanya samridhi Account and get tax benefits?

  117. dear sir,
    main agar 12000 per yearly account karu to monthly deposit kar sakta hu ya salana hi karne hoga

  118. dear sir,
    i want to know that premium Rs 1000 per month deposit at a time or 12000 for quarterly

  119. Sir mujhe bataye please ki agar maine 14 years tak rs.20,0000 ( Twenty thousand) deposit kie is scheme me, maturity pe kitna amount milega yearly 20,000 jama karne pe..

    Regards

  120. if i will discontinue after 3 years or more this due to some reason , can we will get the deposited amount at the time of 18 years of child

    1. For every year of non-deposit, you’ll have to pay a penalty of Rs. 50 along with a minimum deposit amount of Rs. 1,000. You can withdraw the full balance only on maturity or when the girl child gets married, whichever is earlier.

  121. Sir 1000 Rs mahine jama kerne per 21 year me kitna milega or yadi hum ekmust Rs 12000 ek year me ek baar jama kerte hai to 21 year me kitna milega. In dono me kuch fark hai ya nahi

  122. shiv ji pl. mujhe ye batai is yojna ki koi last date hai kya . or ager birth certificate nahi ho to kuch or option hai kya.

  123. shiv ji pl. mujhe ek aise rashi batai jasse mujhe 21 saal baad 10 lakh rs/mile or mai is rashi ke liye per month kitne paise jama karu.

  124. Sir 1000 Rs mahine jama kerne per 21 year me kitna milega or yadi hum ekmust Rs 12000 ek year me ek baar jama kerte hai to 21 year me kitna milega. In dono me kuch fark hai ya nahi

    1. Jagdishji, is scheme mein milne wale interest pe koi tax nahin lagega. Bank aur post office mein service quality ka difference ho sakta hai, scheme ke saare features same rahenge.

  125. Agar main sukanya yojna me per year 12000 jama karta hun to mujhe 20 sal bad kitna amount mile ga

  126. sir agar me 1000/ month …deposit karta hun …18 year…me marrige ke liye t&c…apply karta hun to kitna milega…..plz…reply

  127. Dear Sir
    AGR mai per month 1000 jama karte hu to 14year me jama karate to 21 year me kitna mile ga.

  128. Dear sir,

    I want to know one thing. Whether the deduction under 80C of this Scheme will be in addition to the existing deduction available under 80C ? (i.e. Rs. 1,50,000.00) in a F.Y.

  129. Agar mujhe 21 saal baad 11,00,000 inr chahiye aur bichme jab meri beti ki age 18 saal ki ho tab mujhe 7,00,000 inr chahiye to mujhe monthly kitne inr jama karne honge post office me

  130. Hi Sir,
    Can i invest for my daughter in this Sukanya Samriddhi yojana?
    She is 3 yrs old, But she is born in USA and holds US citizen.
    Currently she is living in India on PIO visa.

    Thanks,
    Anand

    1. Hi Anand,
      It is still not clear whether PIO cardholders would be allowed to open these accounts or not. You’ll have to wait for further clarity on this matter.

      1. Thanks Shiv. But are they going to provide clarification on this? How government will know that some PIO cardholders wants to invest in this scheme?

        Regards,
        Anand

  131. Sir me yeh sukanya samardhi schme kis karan 3ya 4 sal bhra es ke bad mein chod diya tomera paisa milegakya p/m 1000 aur kitna aur kab yedi mere ladki shadhi 18 sal tah hogato muje kitna paisa milega

    1. Vilasji, jitne saal aap is scheme mein paisa nahin daalenge, utne baar aapko Rs. 50 penalty bharna padega aur Rs. 1,000 har saal ke hisaab se extra jama karna hoga. Paisa aapki beti ko uski shaadi ke time pe milega ya scheme ke 21 saal poore hone pe, jo pehle ho jaayega.

  132. dear sir
    agar mai kisi other steat ke post office me acount khulwa skata ho and kya bad me apne home ke pass wali post office me tranfar karwa sakata hoo plz.. reply sir

      1. Dear sir,

        My daughter age is 8 years 4months. If i open an account now, after 21 years she will be ~29 years by that time her marriage would also be over. If i want to take money for marriage can i take? and how much i will get(if i invest 12000/month). Is there will be any money loss.

  133. Dear Mr. Kukreja,

    i am very thankful to you for this valuable information, which are providing by you free of cost to the peoples. really you are doing great job.
    I want to tell also the people who are again and again asking the same question, please read it carefully in the last few comments.
    Answers asked by you mostly provided by Mr. Shiv Kukreja.

    Thanks & Regards
    Deepak Tanwar

  134. hello Sir
    Thanks for sharing this useful info. can i make variable investments every year. as in if i chose to do annual investment of 50,000 in first year then can i do 1 lac the next?
    regards
    Ramesh

  135. Sir,
    Is it mandotary to deposite a fix amount in every year.and one more, after death of gurdian in between 14year will acount automatically closed. and in this sittation when my daughter get the mony and how much.

    1. Hi Chinmoy,
      It is not mandatory to deposit the same amount every year, you can deposit any amount between Rs. 1,000 and Rs. 150,000. Also, in case of an unfortunate event with the parents, the girl child can continue this account or withdraw the balance & close the account.

  136. Dear Sir,
    My Daughter was born on 19-09-2008.Can I open the account under this scheme.
    Regrds,

  137. Dear sir ager meri beti 9 year ki ha kaya mera accont khole ga ager me montly 2000 per karte hion toh muge 21 year me kitne paise milege

  138. Hi,

    My Daughter and Myself are INDIAN citizens,but my Husband is canadian Citizen, we are planning to move to canada Soon and in future myself and my daughter will be becoming NRIs ,In this situation can we open the SSY scheme now. Please help us with the information so that we can proceed with the investment.

  139. Sir please tell me
    Ye scheme bjp government ne start ki hai Ager next government isko close karegi to?

  140. Hi,
    1. Is it possible that i can pay even after 14 yrs or is there any restriction that payment for only 14 years is allowed?
    2. This 14 yrs is the age of child or 14 yrs from opening the account?

    Thanks,
    T. Sathish Kumar

  141. Hello sir… plz help me actually mujhe apni daughter ka account open karwana h bt there r sum probs mere saare proofs before marriage k h usme mere add & sirname dono mom k ghar k h or presently hamara address rented h… plz help me…

    1. Hi Preety,
      Ismein koi problem nahin hai, aap kisi bhi address proof ke basis pe ye account khulwa sakte ho and later on address change karwa sakte ho. Surname se bhi koi problem nahin hai, aap apna purana proof bhi submit kar sakte ho.

  142. Dear sir,
    Ye account 21 years me close ho jayega uske baad bi hum usme se paisa na nikale to ye account kab tak chalega aur koi spefic period jisme hume paise nikale hi nikale h..

  143. Sir, like the scheme for girls. Is there any thing for male child scheme, where I can save money for my child?

    1. Hi Pranjal,
      SBI is authorised to open these accounts, but I am sure whether it has started opening these accounts as yet. You’ll have to check with SBI about it.

  144. Dear Sir,
    My Daughter was born on 25-01-2015.Can I open the account under this scheme.
    Regrds,
    Dattatray Patil

  145. Dear Sir,
    My Daughter was born on 25-01-2015. Can I open the account under this scheme & tell me age (minimum) criteria (of daughter) to avail this scheme???

    Regrds,
    dattatray patil

  146. sir ! what is the last date for this scheme? someone told me it was valid upto 31 march ’15. is it true?

  147. if i die during policy running ( suppose i give 2 or 3 premium and died accidentally, the policy will not survive further as i am the only earning member of this family)
    … what will happen? will my daughter get the maturity value?
    if yes, when she will get the maturity value?

  148. dear sir,
    Meri bhanji ki date of birth 12-04-2005 hai kya uska account khul sakta hai or agar main monthly 100 rupees jama karwata hu to kitne year tak merko 100 rupees month jama karwane padege or jab vo 21 year ki ho jayegi to meri bhanji ko kitna amount milega.

    Thanks & Regards:-Laxman Singh

    1. Laxmanji, aapki bhanji ka account khul sakta hai. Is account mein aapko 14 saal tak paise deposit karne honge, yaani 168 months. Maturity amount account khulne ki date se 21 saal baad ya phir aapki bhanji ki shaadi pe mature ho jaayega. Aapki bhanji ki age 21 saal hone se is scheme pe koi farak nahin padega.

  149. SIR….first of all congrats…for giving such details and with such clarity on SSY,,,,
    my question is u said that completion or maturity of scheme will be either 21 years of scheme or daughter marriage which ever may be earlier…
    1….WHETHER it is mentioned in the scheme that we have to provide proof of marriage of daughter at time of maturity to authorities…
    2…..Whether the maturity proceeds will go into daughters account or in parents account….i m asking these questions because i m planning to open account with the purpose that i would like to utilize the maturity proceeds for daughters marriage expenses…and this way then im going to plan the minimum contributions thereof……thanks

    1. Thank you Dr. Gopal,
      1. Nothing is mentioned in the circular about any proof of marriage.
      2. Girl child would be the owner of this account, so she will get the maturity proceeds.

  150. my doughter date of birth is 18-12-2003 can make a sukanya sambrudhi yogana please tell me the possibility

  151. Meri beti ki date of birth 10-6-2012
    To me sukanya samriddhi yojana account khol sakta hooo. .or
    Monthly premium 200 deposit kar sakta Hoo…

  152. Dear Shivji
    Please reply mydaughter born on july 6th 2014 is she eligible for this scheme or not.

    Regards
    Subhrajit

  153. sukanya yojana can i open an account in othorised bank in this scheme and can i deposit installment through directly in my saving account reply me.

    1. So far banks are yet to provide facility to open this account. As soon as the start you can definitely transfer money to Sukanya Account from your bank savings account.

  154. sir
    i have two questions.
    (1) minimum / maximum deposit year without penalty. i just say deposit 14 years or 21 years.
    (2) if mother or father / guardian die then what about the policy

  155. scheme chalte chalte bich me agr meri death ho jaye to kya hoga… ? maturity amount milega ki jitna jama hua utna including interest?

  156. Hi sir, 20/02/2013 date of birth h kya account open ho skta h. Kitne rupees per year deposit krne ho phir kitne din baad kitne melege. My name ankit saini

    1. Hi Ankit, account open ho sakta hai. Har saal minimum Rs. 1,000 aur maximum Rs. 1.5 lakh deposit karne honge 14 saal tak. Maturity value 21 saal baad milegi aur aapke contribution aur rate of interest pe depend karegi.

  157. Sir
    Mera 2 beti hai ek ka umor 11 sal odushra ra beti ka 4 sall hai plz sir bataye mere liye konsa plan bodiya rahega
    Plz reply

    1. Biddutji, ye scheme kaafi safe hai aur rate of interest tax-free hai. So, agar aapki badi beti ki date of birth December 2, 2003 ya uske baad hai, to aap apni dono betiyon ka account khol sakte hain.

  158. Sir,

    My baby Date Birth 05-08-2014 now iam in chennai Afte 2 Years i will be in kerala . Can I Able to continue the Account

  159. Dear Sir,
    first of all i would like to congrats to modi govt. for thinking of the welfare of the girlchild.can we open the account withthe D .o.b of 2002 .please provide info.at emailid. [email protected].

    with regards
    Arjun

  160. 17/2/2000 ladaki ka hai agar mahine 500 bhara toh sadhi ke time kitna mejority milega.jagdish vishwakarma

  161. 26/12/2005 ladaki ka hai agar mahine 500 bhara toh sadhi ke time kitna mejority milega.jagdish vishwakarma

  162. Sir mujhe janna hi ke meri beti abhi 9 saal ki hi to mujhe ske liye yeh acc khulwana hi 9saal bad woh 18 ki hojayegi to mujhe saal tak acc active rakhna hoga or agar me 500 mahine bharti ho to mujhe katna milega pls rply me i am waiting for ur rply.

  163. Halllo sir.
    Sir mai ye jankari lena chahta hu ki meri daugther in law ka dob 15/10/2014 hai and uska janam italy me huaa hai
    Kya ham uska account open kr sakte hai
    and maturity date hone per hame kitna amount milega
    Plz reply me thx

  164. Halllo sir.
    Sorry sir mane phle quation me kuj mistake kr di thi
    Sir mai ye jankari lena chahta hu ki meri grand daughter ka dob 15/10/2014 hai and uska janam italy me huaa hai
    Kya ham uska account open kr sakte hai
    and maturity date hone per hame kitna amount milega
    Plz reply me thx

  165. Sir,
    I found this Scheme very intersting. But this Scheme has only been launched in Post Offices. Most Banks are yet to implement this scheme.
    The major drawback that I have found is that one cannot deposit funds online. The PO has clearly mentioned that Online Facility is not available, and the Banks have no Head or Tail of this Scheme Yet.
    I want your suggestion that should I invest in this Scheme, if there is any chances that very soon it may go Online, as I am unable to make Transaction by going to the Post Office physically. And you have any ideas as what may be the process of shifting this scheme from One PO/Bank to other, as my Job requires shifting time to time.

    1. If I were to open this account, I would have waited for the banks to start opening these accounts as they are going to provide the online transfer facility as well. The other option is to get the account opened in a post office and then get it transferred to a bank. As of now, I don’t know the procedure to get this account transferred.

  166. is it essential to deposit same money each year suppose this year I deposit 1000 can I deposit 2000 next year or not

  167. Hi Shiv

    I have one doubt. This scheme was supposed to help parents for the marriage of their daughters. However , this scheme pays money after the marriage of the daughter and not before marriage. So it looks like when the money is really required ( just before marriage) , you cannot withdraw except 50% premature withdrawal allowed. What do you think?

    Regards
    Ramadas

    1. Hi Ramadas,
      It is still not clear when exactly the daughter will get the money, but I think there will be an option of withdrawal within 3 months before the date of marriage.

  168. Hi Dear,
    Can you confirm me if i will have paid 1000/ yearly to continiou 14 years after 21 years how many will get returen? and my baby DOB 01/01/2013 may i invest?
    Please confirm.
    Thanks
    BR,
    Subodh kumar

  169. Respected sir, My baby has born on 09/04/2015. Am I applicable to open this account for my baby or not? Thanks sir……

  170. Shiv kukreja ji mene aapni 2betio ki ssy open kiya Hai…aap ye bataye ki account ki jankari post office me hi milegi ya …koi aur bhi jariya Hai…online possible Hai? ..passbook printed nahi hoti ..post office me…

  171. my child dob is 10.10.2006 and i want to start it from now i.e from 13.04.2015 (3000=00) per month how much i will get after she the daughter comes at 18years and also after full maturity i.e 21years
    please provide the details

  172. Sir ,i confused ki 1000rs monthly deposite karna hai ki pure one year me 1000rs deposite karni hai or sir plz ye bhi btao ki meri beti ka account post office me open karana hogo ya bank me .thank u sir

    1. Hi Kavita,
      1. Saal mein minimum Rs. 1,000 deposit karna zaroori hai.
      2. Post Office ya Bank, kahin bhi ye account open ho sakta hai. Ye aapki marzi hai ki aap apni beti ka account kahaan open karna chahti hai. Banks ne abhi account opening process start nahin ki hai.

  173. Sir ,i confused ki 1000rs monthly deposite karna hai ki pure one year me 12000rs deposite karni hai or sir plz ye bhi btao ki meri beti ka account post office but how many to pay and plz explain . how much amount will get end of year.thank u sir

    REPLY

  174. Sir,, I’m praful koe bhi government bank account khol sakte h n. Minimum Kitna bhar sakte h. Or uska benefit kaisa rahega. Child ko Kitna payment mil sakta h. Taki hame or paisa save na karna pade. Ek idea to bhi dena sir. Please kk

    1. Hi Praful,
      Sirf authorised bank branches mein ye account open hoga. Minimum Rs. 1,000 jama karne honge. Jitna paisa aap jama karenge, aapki beti ko uske hisaab se return milega.

  175. Sir,
    It is very good scheme and we are thankful to you as you have explained the scheme in very simple manner. I want to know :- whole amount deposited is exempted from tax and who will get tax benefit. If girl child, just after attaining age of 18 year get employment and start contribution from own income than who will get tax benefit child or parents

    1. Thanks Murari for your kind words!
      Amount deposited up to Rs. 1.50 lakh will get tax exemption under section 80C. Moreover, maturity amount will also be tax exempt. Whosoever contributes to this scheme, whether parents or the girl child herself, will get the tax benefit under section 80C.

  176. David

    March 23, 2015

    Hello,Sir My daughter’s Dob is 19 November 2003.can we apply for this schemescheme

    Thank’s David
    Nasik

  177. dear sir, i have few doubts
    1. who can withdraw the money: the child or the guardian at the time of maturity
    2. will supporting documents eg. admission form / marriage certificate be required for the withdrawal … in general the requirement of money will be before the marriage or before the admission so will it be allowed to withdraw money earlier
    3. what happens if the parent and child have a dispute ..the child wants it and parent feels otherwise..
    regards
    charu

    1. Hi Charu,
      1. Girl child will have the claim right to this account.
      2. Though it is still not clear, I have been told that a declaration of admission or marriage would be enough to withdraw 50% or 100% of the balance.
      3. Even in case of a dispute, the girl child will have the claim right to the maturity proceeds.

  178. d/s/m,
    meri badi ladki ka d/b-10.03.2010 and
    second ladki ka d/b – 4.6.2013 hai, to kya main ye bbb acount khol sakta hu main max- 500-1000 pm deposit kar sakta hu lekin muze ye puchana hai ki, agar main 500 pm deposit karta hu to muze maturity samay total kitna amout milega and any other benifit, aur konse bank me ac open ho sakta hai.
    pl. muze bataye
    thanks

    p.b.s.
    9405523631

    1. sir,

      sukanya samridhi yojna main. per year 1000RS deposit karne hein. ya per month 1000 RS deposit karne hein

      1. Minimum Rs 1000 per year. however you can deposit till Rs 1,50,000 per year. which is completely tax free.

  179. dear sir ,
    mera naam hai kamal me andhrapradesh ka hun,
    mera doo baby girals hai 8 yers & 5yers so how to open acconts
    i need help becoz im in kuwait
    i whant to know tha process can you help me.

    1. Hi Kamal,
      Ye account kholne ke liye aapko apni betiyon ke birth certificates ke saath, apna id proof, address proof aur 4 photos kisi post office ya bank mein submit karna hoga.

  180. Ma daughter of 1 month. I want to knw if i invest 1.5 lakh
    Will it be calculated in guardian’s limit or not
    Also if we invest 1.5 till 14 years
    Wat will be d maturity amount in 21 years???

  181. Sir, namaste I am Shukla I would like to known about this good policy for girl child it is very good for daughter’s marriage as well as education for improve girl’s skills in the Indian women’s to develop tomorrow’s better future & special for our good daughters to improve her life ,it is very good steps pl guide me for my lovely 9 years doughter I will thanks u for this.

  182. Hi Shiv,
    I checked with SBI in Chennai today and they are not yet opening the account. They say they have not yet received the “product” and have no clue by when they will.
    Any idea on what’s happening and why are banks reluctant to open the account despite the govt. announcing the scheme over 5 months back?
    Regards,
    Ashok

    1. Hi Mr. Ashok,
      Even I don’t understand why banks are just not ready to open these accounts. Probably there are not enough incentives involved in opening these accounts. You may visit any of the PNB branches to get your account opened. PNB’s contact no. is 011 25744370.

  183. Hello Mr. Shiv Kukreja,

    Thanks for providing such valuable information.

    My Question: Can I open account for my daughter online? And after opening the account (any way) can I invest online in that?

    Thanks,
    Kshitiz Aggarwal

    1. Thanks Kshitiz,
      As of now, online account opening facility is not available for this account. But, if you open this account in a bank, you can make subsequent transfers online.

  184. Sir,
    Account kolne ke liye 1000 rs jama karte hai, to ye batayiye ki monthly or yearly rupees kab aur kis waqt jama kar sakte hai.
    Aur kya account kulte hi ye rupees jama karne padege.

  185. Is it better then Postal Life Insurance. If I open PLI and take 21 years time maturity. I know i have to pay for 21 years but it has insurance benefits also. I am still confused please help me out.

  186. hai sir, muche yeh batado ki iske hermahine ka premiyum ekhi postoffice mem barna ya koyibhi postoffice mem bhar sakthahai?

  187. respected madm/sir

    mere bate ki D.O.B 18/01/2007 hai . agar mein 150000 annually deposit karte hun sukanya samridihi scheme mein to 21 year mein kitne total amount milaye ge

  188. Hi,
    I want to know about the nomination. Can we give nomination for this policy as sample filled form shows nomination as NOT APPLICABLE. I also want to ask about what in case of death of the parent, will the daughter get the amount accumulated immediately or she has to wait till the whole tenure of 21 year gets completed from date of opening the account.

    1. Hi Anupama,
      Nomination facility is not there in this policy as the parents/guardian will be entitled to the whole balance in case something happens to the girl child. In case of death of the parent/legal guardian, the girl child could either withdraw the whole balance immediately or continue funding the account till its maturity.

  189. Sir Thx u for such a wonderful information,I want to ask that my daughter d/b is 13/1/2005. Can I open account for her. Post office people r saying it cannot b done bcoz she is above 10yrs.I told them that 1yr grace period is provided. But they r not ready to open an account and say that v don’t have such informatio about 1more yr grace period ply suggest me

  190. hello sir,
    my daughter’s birthdate is 31 jan 2004.
    can i open account for her. please tell me.

  191. Hi, Can both wife and husband make use of section 80C for the deposits made by both on this account (to the max 1,50,000).
    Example: Can Husband makes 70000 and wife makes 80000 to make use of 80c.

      1. Thank you. Do we need to enroll with both husband and wife names as guardians to child to avail tax benefits for both.
        I heard a good news that SBI started offering this scheme. Presently the scheme is available at SBI, Patny, Secunderabad.

        1. Yes, both husband and wife should get themselves named as the guardians to the child in order to get tax benefits. Yes, SBI has started servicing this scheme w.e.f. May 16.

  192. Hi Mr. Kukreja,

    I need some info for below points;
    – what is the case if a person misses to annualy submit his deposit for any year SSY
    – what is the case in case of dealth of depositor, scheme could be continued or amount to be withdrawn
    – Is valid proof for education expense or marriage to be submitted to bank after maturity period or money can withdrawn after 21 years

    1. Hi Dilshad,
      1. There is a penalty of Rs. 50 per year of non-deposit and your account will become inactive.
      2. It is up to the girl child (or her legal guardians) whether she wants to continue with the account or withdraw the balance amount.
      3. Though it is still not clear what exactly the girl would be required to produce on her marriage or at the time of admission, but I think an affidavit and a declaration would be required stating that she wants to withdraw the amount for her higher education/marriage expenses.

  193. Sir,
    Whether a Grandfather is eligible for the benefit u/s80C of I.T.Act for deposits in Sukanya Samridhhi Yojna, for the grand daughter? The son & the grand daughter both live with me.

  194. Sir
    should i invest fixed amount every year i.e. if i invest 20000Rs this year,should i invest the same 20000Rs in the subsequent years or i can change the investment amount

  195. my daughter’s dob is 02-04-2003 and 23-04-2012, can i open account both of my daughter in suknya samridhi yojana?

    if the gurdian who can open an account of her daughtr, died inbetween the tanure of this scheme what is the result of this account?

    1. Hi Salil,
      Your elder daughter is not eligible for this scheme. In case of depositor’s death, the girl child/legal guardian has the option to keep funding the account or close the account and withdraw the balance.

  196. 1saal me minimum aur maximium kitne paisae diposit karne hoge aur matiurity hone pe kitne milege

  197. Sir meri bety da birth 31/8/2013 hai. Ki eh schem li sakda hu. Maximum kine jma kra sakta hu. After 18 year kini amount mile gi? Please tell me

    1. Malkitji, aapki beti is scheme ke liye eligible hai. Ek saal mein maximum Rs. 1.50 lakh deposit kar sakte hain. Jab aapki beti 18 saal ki ho jaayegi, to app is account se 50% balance withdraw kar sakte hain. Account khulne ke 21 saal baad, ya aapki beti ki shaadi hone pe ye scheme mature ho jaayegi.

  198. Sir i have two babies. One’s age is 3 & half year and second just 10 days . Agar m dono ka ac post office me open krwata hu or har mahine 1000 deposit krta hu to muje mature date par kitne paise milenge or agar 1000 par year krata hu then kitne milenge mature date pe sir muje bahut logo ne btaya h Ki 1000 pr month jma jrur krane pdege tbhi iska benefits milega sir please tell me about this scheme

  199. Hello sir
    Main janna chahti hoon ki kya nirdharit post office mein paise legal guardian ki jagah koi aur jama kar Sakta hai?

  200. Hi
    my daughter is born on 24-03-05.Pls tell me if i can open this sukanya samridhi acount for her.
    Shweta

  201. Hi Sir,

    I am planning to open two account for my two daughters in PNB Suganya. So, me and my husband can avail for the tax benefit if he is a second despoistor. Or we should open separate account in both of us name?

    Please help us to plan accordingly.

    Thanks in advance

    1. Hi Viji,
      It is not allowed to open two accounts in the name of a girl child. So, you should not open two accounts. Both of you should become depositors for your daughter’s account and avail tax benefits.

      1. Thanks Siv,
        Two accounts for my two daughters each one have one account only. So, i will open to my two daughters in my name and add my husband as second depositor. Right? So, both of us can avail for tax benefits?

        Thanks in advance

  202. Thanks shiv i have opened my daughters sukanya samridhi account with me .will my husbands contribution be exempted from tax under 80c.

    1. As you are the operator & depositor, you should deposit the amount & claim the exemption. It is still not clear whether somebody else, who is not the operator of this account, can deposit & claim the exemption or not.

  203. Is there an online facility started yet where one can view the sttatement of account deposited/
    I was told that passbook has not yet been finalized hence checking here.
    SBI asked me to register beneficiary of the account number and transfer the amount into the account. but without knowing where the money is going, how can I just transfer into some account number?
    any tips pls?

  204. Sir..what if I am unable to pay or continue the scheme say after paying for 10 yrs after opening the account ..how much amount will I get for paying 1000/- p.m.and how will I b able to withdraw it

    1. Your account will become inactive if you discontinue depositing money even for a single year. Maturity amount will depend on the rate of interest and timing of your deposits.

  205. My daughter DOB 23.03.2005 it eligibale to open accoun
    Monthly Rs.5000 want to deposit
    What amount at age of 18 year and at age of 21 year is eligible
    please confirm

    1. Hi Kalpana,
      Your daughter is eligible for this scheme. This scheme will get matured after 21 years from the account opening date and age of 21 years is immaterial for withdrawal.

  206. after starting policy and continued for 7 yrs, after that due to financial problems or family health issues or in case of parent death, what will happens to the policy? still will it continue until 21 years or withdraw the amount?

  207. Sir,

    I am a State Govt. Employee. This scheem is having Possible SSS Method. ( like Dedction of my salery in every month).

  208. Hi
    My daughter is born on 07-04-2005.Pls tell me if i can open this sukanya samridhi acount for her.
    Suma Suresh

  209. Hi
    My daughter is born on 07-04-2005. If i can open this sukanya samridhi account for her on next year July 2016 because now i am in UAE . Please tell me.

  210. Dear Sir,
    Can US born girl child from Indian origin (holding PIO card) are eligible to invest in this scheme.Parent holding Indian passport & Indian citizen

  211. Hi,
    If sukanya account opened with wife as guardian and whether husband gets tax benefit.

    Let me know.

  212. Dear Sir,

    Kindly update If I am taking Maximum benefit of PPF Account, whether can I invest in this Scheme in the name of my daughter for her future.

  213. Sir,

    Can you please provide me a comparitive statement for this suganya samridhi with Life insurance investment as you given between this statement and ppf.

    Thanks
    regards
    K.Sundaramoorthy

    1. Hi Mr. Sundaramoorthy,
      I think an insurance scheme is not good for investment. So, it doesn’t make any sense to compare an insurance scheme with an investment scheme. I think this scheme (SSY) is far superior to any traditional insurance plan from investment point of view.

  214. Hi Shiv,

    Is there any difference taking this plan either from post office or a Bank.
    Means, would it lead to some changes in the policy or anything related to the benefits.

    please suggest the best way to open this account whether in Post office or in Bank.

    1. Hi Ajay,
      There is no difference in basic features of this scheme opening SSY account in a bank or a post office. Only difference is convenience & ease of operation. If I were to open this account, I would have opted for a bank due to their online operation facility.

    1. Hi Manoj,
      In case the guardian dies, the girl child/legal heir will have the option either to withdraw the balance & close the account or keep funding it further.

  215. Hi
    My daughter is born on 07-04-2005. now i am in UAE .Can daughter grandparents(Suma-Papa and Mummy) start her account during the absence of I and my daughter.If yes then what are they required for the processing (Passport copy,Birth Certificate copy and ………).How mush we deposit first in account and per month/ per years also how mush we deposit.Please advise me

    Suma Suresh

  216. Sir,

    Me & my wife are OCI staying in India for last 5 years. We are paying tax also here. My daughter is PIO holder staying and studying in India. can I open Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana account in her name.

    Thanks

  217. Hello,

    I already have this policy, I want to ask you that as I need to deposit minimum amount per year, does that year start after each payment ? Suppose I open the account in March-2015, I again deposit minimum amount in August-2015, So do I have the time to deposit next minimum amount till August-2016 or March-2016 ?

    Regards,
    Kshitiz Aggarwal

  218. Hello shiv,

    I had submitted all the required documents in sbi branch on friday 3rd July 2015 and they asked me to come on monday 6th July 2015 to deposit the amount. I have choosed 2500/pm and went today in to the branch to deposit the same. But their system did not take the amount as 2500 and they asked me to deposit 1000 and it was accepted by system however at the time of filling that form I have written to deposit 2500/pm. Please let me know if there is any condition to deposit 1000/pm only or what is the reason behind it. I myself want to deposit 2500/pm in my baby’s account.

    Please suggest

  219. Hello Sir,
    Please clarify that whether parent can transfer money to this a/c through net banking or not.
    Thanks

      1. Hi Shiv,

        I have opened SBI account for my child. We tried to transfer the money through net banking but the SBI branch manager said, the account type has to added as Sukanya Samriddhi Yajana then only it will credit to your baby account. now this is not yet added in our website.

        Probably will be added in future.

  220. Hi Sir,
    I have all address proof at my mother home address,if I gave this proof open this scheme for my baby, after 20 years, surely I don’t have this address proof,including my initial also change.

    My husband initial and my husband home address proof only I have after 20 years.So shall I open this scheme with my address.My husband don’t have any address proof @ present address(we are in rental)

    In future I get any problem with id proof or initial change issue?please guide me.

    1. Hi Meena,
      This account is like a PPF account or a savings bank account. There will not be any problem changing address proof or any other details at some later date.

  221. Dear Mr Shiv Kukreja,
    My sister daughter date of birth is May 2nd 2008. My mother want to open an SSA with the name of my sister daughter. Please tell me did she is eligible to do this and please tell me did pan card copy is necessary to an account as identity proof. I went to PNB branch in my city at bulandshahr the representative of pnb told me its necessary. Please guide me the right.

    1. Hi Mudit,
      Your sister’s daughter is eligible for this scheme. Also, you need to have an ID proof and an address proof for getting this account opened. It is not mandatory to have PAN to open this account.

  222. Hi,
    Myself, my wife and daughter all are carrying Indian Citizenship today. say after 10 years we move out of india and become PIO. Would the daughter then be eligible to withdraw the total amount after the age of 21 by when she would in all probability be citizen of another country and not India.

    1. Hi Arun,
      This account is like PPF account. NRIs are not allowed to open a PPF account, but if opened as a resident Indian, the account can be continued as an NRI. Same would be the treatment for this account as well.

  223. Hi Shiv,
    Am keen in opening this SSA for my 9 yr old daughter.Just wanted to clear a doubt if i can do so,as am a marine engineer(employed in a foreign shipping company,as such have my NRE status)..???
    Brgds.

  224. Sir , my cousin’s parents is not with us ,so please let me know to open her account without her parents ,and how to become gaurdian of her for this scheme and what should our next step?

  225. Kya girl ke 10year compete ke baad bhi parent account holder bane reh sakte he. Means parent ki permission se hi money withdraw ho sakte he

  226. Kya girl ke 10year compete ke baad bhi parent account holder bane reh sakte he. Means parent ki permission se hi money withdraw ho sakte he. Means vo money ka misuse naa kare to parent bhi seat me account holder reh sakte he kya

  227. Dear sir,
    I have opened SSA account for my daughter in Post office.Is there anyppossibility to transfer that account to banks. Please advise. Thanks

  228. Goodevening sir,
    I blessed with a girl child on 11/08/2015.I want to know that how many account(SSY) can i open in name of my daughter.

    THANKS

  229. Hi

    My daughter is 4yrs old and I would like to be a part of some scheme which is helpful for her education. By the time she completes +12 class, I want her to go peacefully to abroad for higher education. could you pls let me know which scheme is suitable??

  230. Sir in case of the death of girl or in case of account holder or in case of both then who can receive the money and is that money will with interest or without interest

    1. Hi Saniya,
      1. In case of the girl child’s death, the depositor/legal guardian will receive the balance with interest.
      2. In case of the depositor’s death, the girl child/legal guardian will get back the balance amount with interest.

  231. Hi Shiv,

    How do i know the exact amount will be receive at the time of maturity..
    Suppose I am paying minimum due which is 1000/yr..

    1. Hi Shiv,

      I want to know the exact (Approx) amount will be receive at the time of maturity.
      For an exp. I am paying the minimum amount of Rs 1000./- up to 14 years.

  232. Hi,
    I have opened an account for my daughter.
    Can my wife also contribute in the same account and claim the 80C exemption.
    If yes, then what will be the procedure?
    If No, what needs to be done?

  233. hi sir ,
    i just want to know if the girl name change in future then in this condiations can we witdraw amount . like i have open a/c for my doughter she is 1 year old and her mane is elisha and a/c is opend with same name .but thought that in future if i change her name the document will chang .
    i meane her id prouf .then can she claim for mony with diffrent name ??

    1. Hi Mr. Mohanta,
      In case of the depositor’s death, legal guardian or the girl child has the option to either withdraw the balance & close the account OR continue funding the account, if possible.

    1. Hi Kapil,
      You need to deposit money for 14 years i.e. till 2029. It will get matured after 21 years i.e. in 2036. But, your daughter will have to compulsorily close the account as & when she gets married.

  234. I want to open ssa to my sister daughter she is 6 now.whether I can open as a guardian or my sister or brother in law need only open.I need to submit my pan.card for this and child is not having pan

  235. I see this scheme is not much talked about. Do we have some stats on how many accounts opened. is there a private bank offering this online even if some of documents need to submit offline?

  236. My girl child dob is 14/11/2005.I am investing a amount if 1000 per month.Then for what is the total time I have to invest&what is the retur?

  237. I have already obtain for this scheme. I just want to know what documents need to present at the time of maturity withdrawal by my daughter

  238. Hi,
    My wife ( housewife) opened an account for my daughter in post office
    Can I claim the same deposit for my tax exemption u/s 80C.

  239. Sir ,
    The account is in name of my daughter as a legal guardian is myself. Can my wife claim the tax exemption on investment amount under section 80c if i pay the money by cash?

  240. Sir,
    I am currently in India only, but soon we are planned to go to USA for couple of years. Will there be any issue if we open a SSY account for my 7 month old daughter before travelling.

    Please suggest.
    Thanks.

  241. Sir,

    My daughter’s D.O.B -2nd December 2015 is she eligible for these scheme?
    If not, any idea to increase the scheme limit?

    1. Hi Sharmy,

      You just missed it by few months. Girl’s age should be less than 10 years to enroll for this scheme.

    2. On the advice of the Post Master, we have opened SSA in the name of my Son’s daughter who is a PIO(person of Indian Origin). The SSA is opened by her Father who is now staying in India with family. After seeing the website of SSA, Govt.of India, a doubt has come to my mind about the eligibility of PIO for SSA . Pl. clarify whether the advice of Post Master is correct and any problems arise at a later date while withdrawing the maturity amount after 21 years.I request to reply my E mail ID soon.
      PN LAKSHMANA REDDY

  242. My Daughter DOB is 21/12/2015 can we open account in sukanya Scheme if yes please sugest me from where apply on this

    1. According to govt rules , you can definitely apply for this scheme . you can go to nearest bank otherwise post office . they will be provide complete information. there is no issue. you can contact to me if you have any issue / problem .

  243. My daughter’s DOB is 1/10/2004.Whether is it possible to open account in sukanya samridhi scheme.

  244. My daughter’s DOB is 1/10/2004.Whether is it possible to open account in sukanya samridhi scheme.

    Pls reply as fast as you can

  245. Hi

    My daughter’s DOB is 01-Feb-2002. Please suggest any other saving scheme is like sukanya samriddi is available.
    Now she is 13 years. Can we pay the amount for the years for 3 years in one installment and open the account in sukanya samriddi since the age limit is 10 years

    Thanks

  246. Hi

    1. My daughter’s DOB is 01-Feb-2002. She is 13 year old now so and not eligible for Sukanya Samriddhi. Please suggest any other scheme like Sukanya Samriddhi is available for her.
    2. Since she is 13 years old could we pay the pending amounts of 3 years and open a Sukanya Samriddhi account.

    Thanks

  247. My daughter dob 04/11/2015 whether it is possible to open account in Sukanya scheme if yes so please suggest me where apply this

    My second daughter Dob 25/10/2011 it possible to open account in sukanya scheme plz suggest

  248. my daughter is now 7 years old.
    que 1 – i pay yearly 1000 and which amt get with which in years ?
    que 2 – i pay monthly 1000 and which amt get with which in years ?
    please reply……

  249. Dear sir I want to open.this account , can you tell me the what is the rate of interest in post office and any nationalise banks means I want to know the rate of interest it’s same in post office and banks or different interests in different banks please tell me

    Regards

    Syediliyas

    8050229511

  250. Sir, maine apni beti ke naam IOB me sukanya yojna 20-08-2015 ko li thi ab mijhe bank change krna hai to kya krna padega?

  251. sir,
    maine sukanya scheme august, 2015 me apni beti ke naam se indian ovreseas bank, Lucknow me li thi. Ab mujhe bank change krna hai to kya krna padega?

  252. Hello sir,

    if iam not able to deposit or carry suknya account or i want closed that account then what is the prosses please help me.
    and how to take my deposited mony back.

  253. Hi my daughter was born on May 2015 nd I’ve already opened an account in post office at Dec 2015. Nd tisSukanya Samriddhi Yojana plan was started on jan tis year. Nd how could I convert d previous plan to tis new scheme. Kidly guide me.

  254. Sir
    Kaya sukanya samridhi yojana me Jo abhitak account open nahi karaye hai.wah bykti new account open kara sakte hai.ya nahi ki yah Ascham chalu nahi hoga .

    1. Sir kaya sukanya samridhi yogana after 14 year who depsoit rs.2000 total amt after 14 year pl calculate amt

  255. Dear Sir,
    I am staying in Dubai and visiting India next month.
    Pls want to check if I am eligible for this scheme. I have 3 years old daughter.

  256. i want to open a ssa for rs 1000 monthly. is it possible to deposit excess amount in serve months and hou benifit calculated for excess deposit

  257. i want to open a ssa for rs 1000 monthly. is it possible to deposit excess amount in serve months and how benifit calculated for excess deposit

  258. Sal me 1000 jama karne par ladki ka 21 year pura hone par kitna paise milega total batao please

    1. My daughter’s age is 8 and I would like to deposit. 5000/- monthly. What Will be the grand total amount for 21 yrs of her age. Plz guide me.

  259. dear sir’

    i already open my child account on sukanya samridhi yojana, with manthly 1000 Rs. , so after 21 years i have to get maturity only amount ( as per interest ) plus 60000.000 Rs. or what

  260. Dear sir i have a number of queries, which are given as follows.
    1. As you said that one have to deposite in this scheme only for the first 14 years, then if i am correct, the capital investment at that time will be equal to the deposite+compound interest of 14 years?

    2. Can someone continue depositing in the scheme after the 14 years for getting more interest/benefits?

    3. Why are the muturity benefits differ on monthly and yearly basis payments for the same amount?

    4. In case of unfortunate death of the child, the amount shall be paid to the parent(s), would it be included of intetest gained till the date.

  261. Sir , i had open sukanya a/ c last year in post office but now i want transfer this to my bank a/ c ??? But agent of post office said that a/ c will not be transferble ?? What to do ???

  262. Dear Sir,

    My daughter DOB is 15/05/2005 and she is 11 yrs old, is she eligible for this scheme? In other words the one year grace period is still applicable till date 07/11/2016?

    Please let me know at the earliest.

    Regards,
    Vivek

  263. Sir/Madam,
    Meri bchi ks janam 7-7-2016 ko hua hai. Kya hum ish scheme ko join kr skte hai. Ish scheme main kitna paisa lgana hai or kb tk paisa dena hai. 21 years ke baad kitna paisa milega . Pls puri information btaie.

  264. Dear sir,
    We want to open this account in Rajesthan State but my id and Address proof is made from Delhi then We can open this account in Rajesthan if not, then what should we do for it.

    Thank you

  265. I just want to know if father will be died after 3 or 4 year what will benefit my doughter

  266. My elder daughter is 11 years so can she get this policy or get me better option against it.

  267. Dear sir
    Sukanya yojna ke tahat yadi beech me amount nahi bhar saka to usko nikalne process kya hai please help me

  268. Hi,
    My daughter was born in Muscat on Mar 2016, passport also issued from Indian embassy Muscat with my Indian permanent address.
    I am currently still working in Muscat but wish to start a SSA account in my daughter’s name. Am i eligible to start an account in her name?
    Please guide.

  269. Dear sir,

    My daughter DOB is 06th june 2008. Whether it is possible to open account in Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Scheme.

  270. Good evening sir.
    My daughter DOB is 3rd may 2015 i want open this account for my daughter is it possible kindly please give me advise. if there is any other scemes which is best foto me.

  271. Dear Sir/Madem,
    My daughter is 5 years old …. So how many years do I have to deposit money by 1000 / month and after how many years, how much money will I receive.

    Thank You
    Abhishek Gurjar
    9887651442

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