What is Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana(SSY)?
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is a saving scheme by the Government of India that aims to tackle two serious issues related to the girl child in India- one is Education and the other is Marriage. Under this scheme, the parent or guardian can open an account (Sukanya Samriddhi Account) for their girl child of ten years or younger.
What is Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana(SSY) Calculator?
Once you plan to invest in Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana calculator can calculate the final amount upon maturity. This calculator helps estimate the amount you can save for your daughter’s higher education or marriage through the SSY scheme.
Who can use Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Calculator?
The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Calculator can be used by parents, individuals planning to open an account, financial planners, advisors, and financial institutions to estimate the maturity amount for investments in the scheme. It helps in planning for the financial future of a girl child.
How does the Sukanya Samridhi Yojna Calculator work?
The calculator arrives at the maturity value and the total interest during the invested period, as per the SSY rules. However, while calculating the maturity value, it works on the following assumptions :
- Individuals contribute the same amount every year till the completion of a period of fifteen years from the date of opening of the account years.
- There is no contribution made from year 16 to 21(as not mandated, though individuals are free to invest as per their wish). Interest is calculated on the basis of the previous contributions
- Interest amount is calculated on the basis of the current interest rate for the invested period.
Benefits of Tax2win's Sukanya Samridhi Yojna Calculator
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana scheme is eligible for tax deductions under section 80C. Similar to other tax saving options like, EPF, PPF, and ELSS, this scheme offers high-tax returns and comes under Exemption-Exemption-Exemption status.
Tax2win introduces Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Calculator wherein you can verify the total amount invested to date and the corresponding returns.
The formula for calculating the interest earned on an SSY account is as follows:
A = P (1+r/n)^nt
Where, P = Initial Deposit
r = Rate of interest
n = count of years the interest compounds
t = Number of years
A = Amount at maturity
Documents required to open a Sukanya Samriddhi Account
To open a Sukanya Samriddhi Account in India, you will need:
- Birth certificate of the girl child.
- Address and identity proof of the parent or guardian.
- Passport-sized photographs of both the girl child and the parent or guardian.
- Initial deposit amount (varies, check with the bank or post office).
- Relationship proof (if required).
- Other details as requested by the bank or post office.
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Closure on Maturity
The interest accrued along with the balance is paid to the child when the account matures, i.e., on the completion of 21 years. The following documents need to be provided at the time of withdrawal:-
- SSY withdrawal application
- Proof of age
- Proof of identity
- Proof of citizenship and residence
Sukanya Samriddhi Account can be discontinued before maturity in cases where the girl gets married after attaining the age of 18 years.
Premature closure of the SSY account is allowed only when the marriage of the girl is planned and notified a month before the marriage or up to 3 months after the wedding.
Premature withdrawal can also be made after five years in cases where because of any reason parents or guardian (the depositor) of the girl dies. This mishappening can cause a financial burden on the girl to maintain the account.