No instructions issued to close inactive Jan Dhan accounts, says Finance Department

New Delhi, Jul 8: The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has clarified that it has not directed banks to close inactive Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts, countering recent media reports suggesting otherwise.

DFS has launched a nationwide three-month campaign from July 1 to promote greater use of Jan Dhan accounts and other welfare schemes such as Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and Atal Pension Yojana.

As part of the campaign, banks will also update Know Your Customer (KYC) details for accounts where required.