
Features & Benefits
Scheme Detail
Objective
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Long-term Savings: Encourage parents or guardians to save for their child’s future education or other significant expenses.
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Financial Security: Provide a secure financial base for the child’s future, ensuring stability during major life milestones.
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Encouraging Regular Savings: Instill the habit of disciplined savings in both parents and children.
Deposit Details
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This deposit scheme is exclusively meant for minors.
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The account must be opened in the name of the minor, with the submission of the birth certificate and KYC documents of the minor (mandatory).
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Only the natural guardian (Mother or Father) is allowed to open and operate the account.
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The natural guardian must be a member of the society. Their KYC and photograph are also mandatory.
Tenure & Deposit Amount
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Term of Deposit: 120 months (i.e., 10 years)
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Minimum Deposit Amount: ₹10,000/-
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Maximum Deposit Limit per Account: ₹2,00,000/- (Rupees Two Lakhs only)
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Deposits must be made in multiples of ₹10,000 only. Fractional deposits are not allowed.
Premature Closure Conditions
Premature closure of the deposit is allowed, with a penalty of 2.5% on the applicable interest rate, subject to the following:
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If closed before one quarter: Simple interest will be paid for the completed period, less 2.5% penalty.
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If closed after one quarter but before one year: Regular interest for the expired period will be paid on a compounded quarterly basis, after deducting 2.5% penalty.
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If closed after one year but before maturity: Interest as applicable on reinvestment deposits for the expired period will be paid on a compounded quarterly basis, after deducting 2.5% penalty.
Loan Facility
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Loans can be availed up to 90% of the face value/deposit amount (excluding interest).
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The interest rate for loans under this scheme is 2% higher than the applicable deposit rate.
Sr.No | Investment Amount | Maturity Amount |
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1 | ₹ 10,000/- | ₹ 25,000/- |
2 | ₹ 30,000/- | ₹ 75,000/- |
3 | ₹ 50,000/- | ₹ 1,25,000/- |
4 | ₹ 70,000/- | ₹ 1,75,000/- |
5 | ₹ 90,000/- | ₹ 2,25,000/- |
6 | ₹ 1,00,000/- | ₹ 2,50,000/- |
7 | ₹ 1,20,000/- | ₹ 3,00,000/- |
8 | ₹ 1,50,000/- | ₹ 3,75,000/- |
9 | ₹ 1,70,000/- | ₹ 4,25,000/- |
10 | ₹ 2,00,000/- | ₹ 5,00,000/- |