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The scheme was launched based upon the following 6 pillars: Universal access to banking services – Branch and Banking Correspondents Basic savings bank accounts with overdraft facility of Rs. 10,000/- to every household. Financial Literacy Program– Promoting savings, use of ATMs, getting ready for credit, availing insurance and pensions, using basic mobile phones for banking. Creation of Credit Guarantee Fund – To provide banks some guarantee against defaults. Insurance – Accident cover up to Rs. 1,00,000 and life cover of Rs. 30,000 on account opened between 15 Aug 2014 to 31 January 2015. Pension Scheme for Unorganized sector.
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