Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Mahila Samman Savings Certificate scheme has garnered over 4.33 million depositors since its April 2022 launch. Maharashtra leads with 746,223 accounts, followed by Tamil Nadu and Odisha. The scheme offers a 7.5% interest rate on a maximum deposit of ₹2 lakh and will be available until March 2025, promoting women's financial independence.
