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India sets financial inclusion campaign for 21 October–31 December

The finance ministry announced bank camps across 270,000 gram panchayats and urban local bodies, running from 21 October through 31 December.

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The Department of Financial Services announced a nationwide campaign for financial inclusion schemes on 19 October. Banks are due to hold camps from 21 October through 31 December 2026 across 270,000 gram panchayats and urban local bodies.

Planned services include enrolment in PMJJBY, PMSBY and Atal Pension Yojana, opening PMJDY accounts, re-KYC, updating nominations and awareness sessions on digital fraud. Banks will also source Kisan Credit Card applications for eligible PM-Kisan beneficiaries and support crop-insurance enrolment ahead of the Rabi season.

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India sets financial inclusion campaign for 21 October–31 December

19 October is the announcement date. The 21 October–31 December 2026 campaign and coverage of 270,000 local bodies are announced plans, not completed services or participant counts.

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    India sets financial inclusion campaign for 21 October–31 December

    The finance ministry announced bank camps across 270,000 gram panchayats and urban local bodies, running from 21 October through 31 December.

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19 October is the announcement date. The 21 October–31 December 2026 campaign and coverage of 270,000 local bodies are announced plans, not completed services or participant counts.

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India sets financial inclusion campaign for 21 October–31 December

19 October is the announcement date. The 21 October–31 December 2026 campaign and coverage of 270,000 local bodies are announced plans, not completed services or participant counts.

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19 October is the announcement date. The 21 October–31 December 2026 campaign and coverage of 270,000 local bodies are announced plans, not completed services or participant counts.

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