Published: 23 January 2026Economy
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Completes 11 Years: 4.53 Crore Accounts, ₹3.33 Lakh Crore Deposits
The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), the government-backed savings scheme for the girl child, completed 11 years on January 22, 2026. As of December 2025, the scheme had 4.53 crore accounts opened with deposits exceeding ₹3.33 lakh crore, marking one of the most successful small savings instruments in India.
Launched on January 22, 2015 as part of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign, SSY offers an interest rate of 8.2% per annum (Q4 FY26), tax-free returns under Section 80C, and a maturity period of 21 years or upon the girl's marriage after age 18. The scheme targets financial security for the girl child and has significantly improved household savings behaviour in rural areas.
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Frequently asked questions
How many years did Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana complete in 2026?
**Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY)** completed **11 years** on January 22, 2026, having been launched on January 22, 2015.
How many accounts are open under Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana as of December 2025?
As of December 2025, **4.53 crore accounts** are open under Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana with deposits exceeding **₹3.33 lakh crore**.
What is Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana?
**Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY)** is a government-backed small savings scheme for the **girl child**, launched under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative on January 22, 2015, offering attractive interest rates and tax benefits.
Under which initiative was Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana launched?
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana was launched under the **Beti Bachao Beti Padhao** initiative on January 22, 2015, to promote the welfare and education of the girl child.
What are the key benefits of Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana?
SSY offers **high interest rates (among the best for small savings), EEE tax exemption** (exempt at investment, interest, and maturity), and ensures financial security for the girl child's education and marriage.
