What are the top 10 government savings schemes?
Here are the top 10 savings schemes
Public Provident Fund (PPF)
Long-term tax-saving investment with a 15-year lock-in and interest
compounded annually.
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY)
Scheme for the girl child with high interest rates and tax benefits
under Section 80C.
Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS)
For individuals above 60 years, offering regular income with quarterly
interest payouts.
National Savings Certificate (NSC)
Fixed-income investment with 5-year maturity and tax benefits under
Section 80C.
Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP)
Doubles your investment in about 115 months (as of 2024), with
guaranteed returns.
Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (POMIS)
Provides a fixed monthly income with capital protection and guaranteed
returns.
Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY)
Pension scheme for senior citizens offering assured return for 10 years.
Rural Post Office Time Deposit (TD) Account
Fixed deposits of 1–5 years with attractive interest rates, similar to
bank FDs.
Post Office Recurring Deposit (RD)
Small monthly savings plan with quarterly compounded interest and a
5-year lock-in.
Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
Retirement-focused scheme for workers in the unorganized sector with
government co-contribution.