who does manage pradhan mantri jan dhan yojana in india
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana Run by Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, on the inauguration day, 1.5 Crore (15 million) bank accounts were opened under this scheme.[2][3] Guinness World Records Recognises the Achievements made under PMJDY, Guinness World Records Certificate says "The most bank accounts opened in 1 week as a part of financial inclusion campaign is 18,096,130 and was achieved by Banks in India from 23 to 29 August 2014". By 7 February 2018, over 31 crore (310 million) bank accounts were opened and over â‚¹745 billion (US$12 billion) were deposited under the scheme.[4]
Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) is a scheme formulated by Government of India on 23 December 1993 that provides that each member of parliament of India has the choice to suggest to the Head of the District works to the tune of ₹5 crore (US$770,000) per year, to be taken up in his/her constituency. Initially, this scheme was administered by Ministry of Rural Development. Later, in October 1994, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) has been looking into its working. Elected Members of Rajya Sabha representing the whole of the State as they do, may select works for implementation in one or more district(s) as they may choose. Nominated Members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha may also select works for implementation in one or more districts, anywhere in the country. The allocation per MP per year stands increased to ₹2 crore (US$310,000) from the year 1998-1999 which has been further enhanced to ₹5 crore (US$770,000) from the year 2011.[1] It also allows MPs to spend up to ₹10 lakh (US$15,000) in any other constituency in India.