{"id":462,"date":"2026-03-26T10:59:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:59:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infofri.com\/sukanya-samriddhi-yojana-explained\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T10:59:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:59:46","slug":"sukanya-samriddhi-yojana-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tech.billcut.in\/blogs\/sukanya-samriddhi-yojana-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>What is Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Benefits of SSY<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Eligibility, Contributions &#038; Withdrawal Rules<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Tips to Maximize Returns on SSY<\/b><\/p>\n<p><!-- FAQ Section --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpbbi-faq\">\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<dl class=\"wpbbi-faq-list\">\n<dt>&lt;b&gt;1. Who can open an SSY account?<\/dt>\n<dd><\/b><br \/>\nAny Indian girl child below 10 years of age, with the account opened by a parent or guardian.<\/dd>\n<dt>&lt;b&gt;2. 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