Facts about Sukanya Samridhi Yojna:

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*.It would fetch an interest rate of 9.1 per cent and provide income tax rebate.

*.‘Sukanya Samridhi Account’ can be opened at any time from the birth of a girl child till she attains the age of 10 years, with a minimum deposit of Rs 1000.

*.A maximum of Rs 1.5 lakh can be deposited during the financial year.

*.The account can be opened in any post office or authorised branches of commercial banks.

*.The account will remain operative for 21 years from the date of opening of the account or marriage of the girl child after attaining 18 years of age.

*.To meet the requirement of higher education expenses, partial withdrawal of 50 per cent of the balance would be allowed after the girl child has attended 18 years of age.