Post Office: There are many such government schemes in the country in which it is considered safe to do so. In such a situation, if you also want to invest for the future, then post office is a better option for you. In this series, today we are going to tell about 5 such schemes of Post Office, in which women get strong returns. Women also get tax exemption in these schemes. So let us know about these schemes.
Public Provident Fund Scheme (PPF) is a long-term savings scheme in which women can invest to secure their future. Under this scheme, the government is currently offering 7.1 percent interest rate on deposits. In this you can invest a maximum of Rs 1.5 lakh in a year. There is tax exemption up to Rs 1.5 lakh in this scheme.
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is a post office scheme launched especially for girls. Under this scheme, you can open an account in the name of a daughter up to 10 years of age. You can invest a maximum of Rs 250 to Rs 1.5 lakh in this account. At present the government is offering 8 percent interest rate on deposits under this scheme.
Mahila Samman Savings Scheme Government
Mahila Samman Savings Scheme is a scheme launched by the government which is especially designed for women. Under this scheme, women can invest up to Rs 2 lakh and can get up to 7.5 percent interest on the deposited amount. The total tenure of this scheme is two years.
National Savings Certificate
National Savings Certificate can also be a better investment option for women. Under this scheme you can invest any amount starting from Rs 1000. The interest rate on deposits is 7.7 percent. The total duration of this scheme is 5 years.
