Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) Calculator: The central government runs various savings and investment schemes for different sections of society. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) is one such scheme designed for the financial security of daughters. Under this scheme, an account can be opened only for girls under 10 years of age.
This government scheme offers an attractive interest rate of 8.2%. In this article, we will discuss some important details about SSY. Additionally, we will find out how much money you will receive at maturity if you invest Rs 1 lakh every year in Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana.
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A maximum of Rs 1.5 lakh can be deposited in a year
Under Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, accounts of a maximum of 2 girls in a family can be opened. However, in families where there are twin daughters, more than 2 accounts can also be opened. In this scheme, you can deposit a minimum of Rs 250 to a maximum of Rs 1.5 lakh annually. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana account can be opened in any bank. Apart from banks, an account can also be opened in a post office under the SSY scheme.
The scheme matures after 21 years from the date of opening the account
Under Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, you have to invest for 15 years. An account opened in the name of a daughter matures after 21 years. However, when your daughter turns 18 and you have to get married, you can close the account in such a situation. Apart from this, the account can also be closed after 5 years under some different circumstances. Keep in mind that the account can be closed only after 5 years from the date of opening the account.
If you deposit 1.5 lakhs every year, how much money will you get on maturity?
If 1 lakh rupees is deposited every year in this government scheme, then after 21 years i.e. at the time of maturity, a total of 46,18,385 rupees will come in your daughter’s account. This includes 15,00,000 rupees of your investment and 31,18,385 rupees of interest. Let us tell you that this is a government scheme, so there is no risk of any kind in it. In this scheme, you get fixed and guaranteed returns.