Sukanya Samriddhi account new rules: A great scheme is being introduced to create a bright future for daughters. Whose name is SSY scheme. If you are investing in this scheme, then let us tell you that a big change has been made in the rules of SSY. The purpose of all these rules, which came into force from October 1, 2024, is to correct all the mistakes in opening the account. The most important update in this is that it also includes accounts opened by grandparents.
Know its rules
Under the new rules, all the accounts which were not opened by the parents. They will now have to go through the necessary transfer to follow the basic guidelines of this scheme. In such a situation, let us tell you that it was a simple thing for grandparents to open SSY account for their granddaughters as financial security. However, the scheme does make sure that only parents can open and run the accounts. Under the new rule, if there are more than two accounts, then the extra account will be closed.
Know the details of the entire scheme
For information, let us tell you that SSY is a government saving scheme. It is being run by the government. The government of the country is running this scheme under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign. On investing in this scheme, interest is being given at the rate of 8.20 percent. In this scheme, you can open an account in the name of your daughter below 10 years of age.
What are the necessary documents
Let us tell you that the birth certificate of the daughter is necessary as a proof of address for the parents. Along with this, the PAN card of the parents is also very important. At the same time, let us tell you that nomination has also been made necessary. More than one person can be made in it. But more than four people cannot be added.
For information, let us tell you that in this scheme, you can open an account by investing at least Rs 250. Along with this, you can invest a maximum of Rs 1.5 lakh. The date of opening the account will be deposited in the account till the completion of 15 years. Apart from this, maturity amount will be provided after 21 years from the date of opening the account.