What is a small savings scheme?
This investment tool encourages people to save for the long term. There are various small savings schemes administered by the government, such as National Savings Certificate (NSC), Senior Citizens Small Savings Scheme (SCSS), and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY). These are backed by the government and offer tax benefits with fixed returns. The government fulfils different needs of individuals through small savings or post office schemes. The government announces the interest rates once in three months relating to these schemes. By providing guaranteed and fixed returns and supported by the central government, these schemes have become popular among the citizens. Few of the schemes among these also provide tax-saving benefits. As these schemes are supported by the government, it is reliable and risk-free.Various other schemes for women
The Government of India has established several schemes to empower women in India. This includes the follow- Archive: One Stop Centre Scheme
- Archive: Women Helpline Scheme
- Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
- UJJAWALA: Scheme for Prevention of trafficking and rescue
- SWADHAR Greh
- Sakhi Niwas
- Nari Shakti Puraskar
- Mahila Shakti Kendras
- Nirbhaya
