Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana ( SSY )
Important Point Convenience - move SSY account from one bank to another or to post office Higher Returns than most of small saving schemes 2021 : 7.6% ( Home Loan : 7.2%, PPF : 7.1% Eligibility Female child <= 10 y after 18y child becomes account holder Withdraw upto 50% of amount for Education marriage Investment period = 15y , maturity period is 21y Restrictions Only 2 accounts per family Min deposit 250/- per year failing Rs50/- penalty Limits Upper = 1.5L / Year Lower = 250/- / year Interest End of every Financial year Tax 80C IT 1961 Premature Closure after 5y - prematurely can be closed Serious illness or death of guardian PO saving rate from date of death to date of final payment