Question : DEPOSIT SCHEME FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

(a) whether the Government has initiated a new Deposit Scheme for the senior citizens;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government proposes to keep interest earned from this scheme free from the Income Tax provisions; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI NAMO NAJRAIN MEENA)

(a): No, Sir.

(b) to (d): Does not arise in view of reply to (a) above.