How to Open a Sukanya Samriddhi Account Online in The Post Office?

How to Open a Sukanya Samriddhi Account?

According to the guidelines provided by the government, the interest rates for small savings schemes have remained unchanged in the first quarter of the year 2021. You can easily open a Sukanya Samriddhi account and manage it online with the help of the India Post Payments Bank application.

The money deposited in the Sukanya Samriddhi Account can be used to avail tax deductions as per the provisions of the Income Tax Act of 1961. The rate of returns in the case of  Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is 7.6% which is considerably high compared to other Government-backed schemes such as Public Provident Fund (PPF).

The Indian Post Office provides an easy way to open a Sukanya Samriddhi Account. Even for those of you who do not have a post office account, the process of account opening is hassle-free. You can open a Sukanya Samriddhi Account in the Post Office using the following process:

• Download the Sukanya Samriddhi Account form from the online Reserve Bank of India portal. 

• Read the form carefully and fill it, without leaving any important detail.

• Gather all the required documents. Also, ensure the validity of all the documents. 

• Deposit the minimum amount of funds required to commence the Sukanya Samriddhi Account.

• Finally, submit the form along with the documents and the minimum deposit in the Post Office.

The Sukanya Samriddhi Account form requires basic information regarding the girl child for the investment. Also, you have to provide information about the parent/guardian who would be opening the account on behalf of the girl child.      Once your account is opened, you can start making your investments and deposit money through cash, cheques, or Demand Drafts.

What Documents Are Required for Opening a Sukanya Samriddhi Account?

At the time of account opening, you have to submit the following documents:

• A duly filled Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana account form

• Birth Certificate of the girl child. The certificate would be the proof of identity and name for the girl child.

• Photograph of the parent/legal guardian of the girl child.

• KYC documents such as identity proof, address proof, etc., of the parent/legal guardian of the girl child.

• Initial deposit amount through cash, cheque, or demand draft

The Government of India allows only two accounts per family under the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana. This is an exception in the case of twins and triplets, where you can open a maximum of 3 accounts. 

Facts About Sukanya Samriddhi Account

More facts about the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana are listed below:

• After the maturity period, the Sukanya Samriddhi post office account does not earn any interest on the deposit.

• The girl child must be a resident of India. 

• The minimum tenure of the scheme is 14 years to keep the scheme in an active state.

• You have to maintain a minimum amount of Rs 250. If you fail to do so, you have to pay a penalty of Rs 50.

In Conclusion

The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, designed by the Indian government, is a small investment scheme for the future betterment of girls below 10 years. Being a fragment of the government's Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana, it secures a promising future for young girls. The application process for this scheme is easy and simple. 

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