Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) is a highly popular and guaranteed savings scheme launched by the Government of India for the secure and bright future of girl children. Launched in 2015, it is a crucial part of the national campaign "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao". The primary objective of this scheme is to provide financial support to parents for their daughters' higher education and marriage.
As it is an official government small savings scheme (Small Savings Scheme), the investment is 100% safe and offers guaranteed returns. Parents can open this account in the name of their girl child from her birth until she turns 10 years old.
Eligibility Criteria (Eligibility Rules)
To open an SSY account, the following conditions must be met:
- The account can only be opened in the name of the girl child by her parents or legal guardians.
- The girl child's age must be under 10 years at the time of opening the account.
- Only one account can be opened per girl child.
- Generally, a maximum of two accounts are allowed per family. (Exceptions apply for twins or triplets with valid proof of birth).
💡 Important Note:
Parents can operate the account until the girl child turns 18. Thereafter, the girl child can manage it independently.
Investment & Maturity Tenure
The government has made flexible and easy rules for investing in this scheme:
- Minimum Deposit: A minimum of ₹250 per year is required to keep the account active.
- Maximum Deposit: You can deposit up to ₹1,50,000 (1.5 Lakh) per financial year.
- Deposit Period: You need to deposit money for 15 years from the date of account opening.
- Maturity Period: The account matures after 21 years from the date of opening.
- Partial Withdrawal: Up to 50% of the accumulated balance can be withdrawn for the girl's higher education after she turns 18.
Required Documents to Open Account
To open an SSY account, visit your nearest post office or authorized bank with the following documents:
👧Girl's Birth Certificate
Mandatory proof of age and relationship.
🪪Parent's Aadhaar Card
Required for identity and address verification.
💳Parent's PAN Card
Essential for financial verification and KYC.
📸Passport Size Photos
Recent photographs of both the girl child and parent.