**Policy Summary: Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) - 11th Anniversary**
On August 28, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the 11th anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY). PMJDY is described as a transformative initiative that has reshaped financial inclusion throughout India. The Prime Minister stated that the program has enhanced the dignity of Indian citizens and empowered them to shape their own futures by extending financial inclusion to the most remote areas. The Prime Minister highlighted the program's success in connecting the last mile financially, leading to overall national progress.
Key Entities Referenced
Prime Minister's Office: The office of the Prime Minister of India.
Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana: A financial inclusion program in India.
PMJDY: Abbreviation for Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana.
India: The country where the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana initiative has been implemented.
MyGovIndia: The citizen engagement platform of the Government of India.
Delhi: City in India; likely the location of PIB (Press Information Bureau).
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister marks 11 transformative years of
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
Posted On: 28 AUG 2025 1:20PM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today marked the 11th anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan
Yojana (PMJDY), a transformative initiative that has reshaped financial inclusion across India. Shri Modi
affirmed that PMJDY has enhanced dignity and gave people the power to script their own destiny by
achieving the financial inclusion of the last mile.
Responding to posts by MyGovIndia on X, Shri Modi stated:
"From financial exclusion to empowerment! Here is a glimpse of how PM Jan Dhan Yojana has transformed
lives across India.
#11YearsOfJanDhan “
“When the last mile is financially connected, the entire nation moves forward together. That is exactly what
the PM Jan Dhan Yojana achieved. It enhanced dignity and gave people the power to script their own destiny.
#11YearsOfJanDhan”
From financial exclusion to empowerment! Here is a glimpse of how PM Jan Dhan Yojana has
transformed lives across India. #11YearsOfJanDhan https://t.co/z0VXPo0e3r
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 28, 2025
When the last mile is financially connected, the entire nation moves forward together. That is
exactly what the PM Jan Dhan Yojana achieved. It enhanced dignity and gave people the power to
script their own destiny.#11YearsOfJanDhan https://t.co/piAYJJOXOj
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 28, 2025
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