Jan Dhan Yojana historic movement for poor: Modi

New Delhi Aug 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the beneficiaries of the Jan Dhan Yojana upon completing three years calling it a historic initiative for the poor.

"Today the Jan Dhan Yojana completes three years. I congratulate the crores of people particularly the poor who benefited from this initiative.

"Jan Dhan Revolution is a historic movement to bring the poor downtrodden and marginalised into the financial mainstream " Modi said in a statement issued by his office.

"Through Jan Dhan Yojana social security schemes MUDRA and Stand-Up India we have given wings to millions of aspirations.

"Our efforts to bring a qualitative and transformative change in the lives of the poor and marginalised continue with immense vigour " he added.

--IANS
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