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PIB digest for Monday, 19 October

Saturation Campaign of Financial Inclusion Schemes 2026

Ministry of Finance · Economy · Posted 19 OCT 2026 7:04PM

What happened

The Department of Financial Services is organizing a nationwide saturation campaign for Financial Inclusion schemes across 2.70 lakh Gram Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies from 21st October 2026 to 31st December 2026. Banks will conduct camps for enrolments, account openings, Re-KYC, and financial literacy.

Why it matters for UPSC

This nationwide campaign is crucial for UPSC aspirants studying Indian economy and inclusive growth, as it highlights last-mile delivery mechanisms for formal financial inclusion and social security schemes.

Key objectives

  1. Organized by the Department of Financial Services from 21st October 2026 to 31st December 2026 to cover 2.70 lakh Gram Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies.
  2. Conducting bank camps for enrollments under PMJJBY, PMSBY, APY, and opening PMJDY accounts.
  3. Carrying out Re-KYC, Aadhaar seeding, generating C-KYC IDs, and updating account nominations.
  4. Promoting digital fraud awareness and sourcing KCC applications for PM-Kisan beneficiaries.