Understanding the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY)
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is a government-backed saving program launched in 2015 as part of the *Beti Bachao Beti Padhao* campaign. It targets parents of girl children in India, encouraging them to construct a dedicated fund for their daughters' future education and marriage expenses.
Eligibility & Contribution Guidelines
An SSY account can be opened in the name of a girl child from her birth up to the age of **10 years**. Only one account per child is permitted (maximum two per family). The minimum annual deposit is ₹250, and the maximum limit is capped at **₹1,50,000 per financial year**, aligning with Section 80C tax deduction limits.
Maturity Term & Compounding Rules
While deposits are mandatory for **only 15 years**, the account matures after **21 years** from its opening. During the final 6 years (years 16 to 21), no contributions are made, but the balance continues to earn compounded annual interest at government rates (currently revised at 8.2%). This calculator models this two-phase compounding process accurately.