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Sukanya Samriddhi Account (literally ''Girl Child Prosperity Account'') in a Government of India backed saving scheme targeted at the parents of girl children. The scheme encourages parents to build a fund for the future education and marriage expenses for their female child. The scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 22 January 2015 as a part of the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign. The scheme currently provides an interest rate of 9.2% and tax benefits. The account can be opened at any India Post office or a branch of some authorised commercial banks.〔 ==Summary== The scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 22 January 2015 in Panipat, Haryana. The accounts can be opened at any India Post office or a branch of some authorised commercial banks.〔 Initially, the interest rate was set at 9.1% but later revised to 9.25 in late March 2015.〔〔 The account can be opened anytime between the birth of a girl child and the time she attains 10 years age by the guardian. Only one account is allowed per child. Parents can open a maximum of two accounts for each of their children (exception allowed for twins and triplets). The account can be transferred to anywhere in India.〔 A minimum of must be deposited in the account annually. The maximum deposit limit is . If the minimum deposit is not made in a year, a fine of will be levied.〔 The girl can operate her account after she reaches the age of 10. The account allows 50% withdrawal at the age of 18 for higher education purposes. The account reaches maturity at the age of 21. If the account is not closed, then it will continue to earn interest at the prevailing rate.〔 If the girl is over 18 and married, normal closure is allowed.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.indiapost.gov.in/SukanyaSamriddhi.aspx )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Sukanya Samriddhi Account」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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