The Department of Financial Services announced on 19 October 2026 a nationwide campaign to expand financial inclusion schemes. From 21 October 2026 to 31 December 2026, banks will hold camps across 2.70 lakh Gram Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies. These camps will offer services such as opening PMJDY accounts, updating KYC, and enrolling citizens in insurance and pension schemes. The initiative aims to bring more citizens into the formal financial system.
Key points
- Period: 21 October 2026 to 31 December 2026
- Coverage: 2.70 lakh Gram Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies
- Services: PMJDY account opening, Re-KYC, and nomination updates
- Enrolments: PMJJBY, PMSBY, APY, and Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna
- Awareness: Sessions on digital frauds and unclaimed financial assets
When it applies
- Saturation Campaign of Financial Inclusion (FI) Schemes
- Saturation Campaign of Financial Inclusion (FI) Schemes
Who it affects
- citizens at the last mile