SCSS, KVP, RD among 5 investment schemes that provide guaranteed income to senior citizens
Some of the post office schemes for senior citizens include - Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS), Kisan Vikas Patra (KPV), recurring deposit (RD), fixed deposit (FD), and other monthly income schemes.
Many saving schemes are offered by the Post Office for senior citizens. These government investment schemes provide fixed returns on investment.
Senior Citizen Savings Scheme, Kisan Vikas Patra, other schemes
Benefits of Post Office Saving Schemes
Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS)
Post Office RD
National Savings Time Deposit Account (TD) or post office FD
Post Office Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP)
Investment in Kisan Vikas Patra certificates doubles in 115 months (nine years and seven months). The initiative is open for investment with a minimum deposit of Rs 1,000 and no maximum restriction. The Kisan Vikas Patra Yojana allows any adult to create an account, either individually or jointly (up to three adults).
Post Office monthly income scheme (Post Office MIS)
The interest rate in Post Office MIS is 7.4% per year, payable monthly. One can establish an account with a minimum of Rs 1,000. The maximum amount limit for a person is Rs 9 lakh, while the maximum amount restriction for a joint account is Rs 15 lakh. Interest is paid at the end of each month beginning with the date of opening and continuing until maturity.