UP's BC Sakhi Yojana: All You Need To Know

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BC Sakhi Yojana

BC Sakhi Yojana was launched by the Uttar Pradesh (UP) government in 2020. It is a scheme for promoting women's financial inclusion.

Women

Aim

The aim of the scheme is to provide banking services to the villagers and to generate employment opportunities for women. 

Aim

BC Sakhi

The Banking Correspondent Sakhis or BC Sakhis are the correspondents of the scheme. Nearly, 50,000 women have so far been trained under this scheme.

Scheme

Doorstep Banking

With this scheme, it is now easy for the villagers to access to the financial services. BC Sakhis are now present in the villages to help the people.

Bank

Services

The services offered by BC Sakhis include cash deposits and withdrawals. Balance inquiries and pension disbursal-related help is also provided.

Services

Eligibility For Becoming BC Sakhi

To become a sakhi, a candidate needs a minimum qualification of a Class 10 pass and must be digitally literate in using the devices.

Eligibility

Training

Candidates who are shortlisted are given professional training which is provided by the Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETIs)

Training

Empowerment for Rural Women

This scheme is a step towards more inclusivity and empowerment of the rural women. It is more than just a banking sector's development.

Empowerment for Rural Women

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