How can I open SSY account?

How can I open SSY account?

Opening a SSY account is a fairly simple process. The government has authorized various Banks and Post Offices where you can open the account under this scheme. There is not much documentation needed in normal cases.  Here is a list of documents required for the scheme:

  1. Certificate of Birth of the Girl child
  2. Proof of Address of parents/guardians
  3. Proof of identity of the parents/guardian

So, in all, just three basic documents are required to open the girl child’s account.



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