
{"id":15804,"date":"2026-08-26T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T09:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/?p=15804"},"modified":"2026-08-25T19:16:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T13:46:08","slug":"sukanya-samriddhi-yojana-vs-bonds-which-is-better-for-your-daughter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/sukanya-samriddhi-yojana-vs-bonds-which-is-better-for-your-daughter\/","title":{"rendered":"Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana vs Bonds: Which Is Better for Your Daughter?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gpi-custom-widget-box\" style=\"border-left-color: #0066cc; background-color: #f0f7ff;\">\n<div class=\"gpi-custom-widget-title\" style=\"color: #0066cc;\">\ud83d\udcdd Quick Summary:<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"gpi-custom-widget-h2-content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planning_for_your_daughters_future_often_comes_down_to_a_choice_between_Sukanya_Samriddhi_Yojana_and_bonds_This_guide_compares_SSYs_82_tax-free_returns_with_RBI_Floating_Rate_Bonds_and_tax-free_bonds_over_a_15-year_investment_period_covering_returns_taxation_liquidity_and_which_suits_which_kind_of_parent\"><\/span><strong>Planning for your daughter&#8217;s future often comes down to a choice between Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana and bonds. This guide compares SSY&#8217;s 8.2% tax-free returns with RBI Floating Rate Bonds and tax-free bonds over a 15-year investment period, covering returns, taxation, liquidity, and which suits which kind of parent.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a parent putting aside funds for your daughter&#8217;s future educational needs or her wedding, chances are you&#8217;ve encountered two contrasting views. Some recommend investing in the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) and letting it be. The others point out that sometimes, investments in bonds offer flexibility and better post-tax returns. <\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/sukanya-samriddhi-yojana-vs-bonds-which-is-better-for-your-daughter\/#Planning_for_your_daughters_future_often_comes_down_to_a_choice_between_Sukanya_Samriddhi_Yojana_and_bonds_This_guide_compares_SSYs_82_tax-free_returns_with_RBI_Floating_Rate_Bonds_and_tax-free_bonds_over_a_15-year_investment_period_covering_returns_taxation_liquidity_and_which_suits_which_kind_of_parent\" >Planning for your daughter&#8217;s future often comes down to a choice between Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana and bonds. This guide compares SSY&#8217;s 8.2% tax-free returns with RBI Floating Rate Bonds and tax-free bonds over a 15-year investment period, covering returns, taxation, liquidity, and which suits which kind of parent.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/sukanya-samriddhi-yojana-vs-bonds-which-is-better-for-your-daughter\/#What_Is_Sukanya_Samriddhi_Yojana_and_Why_Its_the_Default_Choice\" >What Is Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana and Why It&#8217;s the Default Choice&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/sukanya-samriddhi-yojana-vs-bonds-which-is-better-for-your-daughter\/#Bonds_for_Your_Daughters_Future_RBI_Floating_Rate_Bonds_vs_Tax-Free_Bonds\" >Bonds for Your Daughter&#8217;s Future: RBI Floating Rate Bonds vs Tax-Free Bonds&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/sukanya-samriddhi-yojana-vs-bonds-which-is-better-for-your-daughter\/#SSY_vs_Bonds_The_15-Year_Comparison_Table\" >SSY vs Bonds: The 15-Year Comparison Table<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/sukanya-samriddhi-yojana-vs-bonds-which-is-better-for-your-daughter\/#Which_One_Should_You_Actually_Pick\" >Which One Should You Actually Pick?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/sukanya-samriddhi-yojana-vs-bonds-which-is-better-for-your-daughter\/#Conclusion_SSY_Bonds_or_Both_for_Your_Daughters_Future\" >Conclusion: SSY, Bonds, or Both for Your Daughter&#8217;s Future?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/sukanya-samriddhi-yojana-vs-bonds-which-is-better-for-your-daughter\/#Sukanya_Samriddhi_Yojna_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Sukanya Samriddhi Yojna Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/sukanya-samriddhi-yojana-vs-bonds-which-is-better-for-your-daughter\/#Sources\" >Sources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/sukanya-samriddhi-yojana-vs-bonds-which-is-better-for-your-daughter\/#Disclaimer\" >Disclaimer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Especially if one is in a high tax bracket. Both lines of thinking make sense if one factors in one&#8217;s income, risk appetite, and how much control one wants over their money. This article looks at SSY, RBI Floating Rate Savings Bonds, and tax-free bonds over a realistic 15-year period, along with current rates, taxation, and liquidity frameworks, all to help you decide what best fits your daughter&#8217;s future.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Sukanya_Samriddhi_Yojana_and_Why_Its_the_Default_Choice\"><\/span><strong>What Is Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana and Why It&#8217;s the Default Choice&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SSY is a government-backed savings plan dedicated to girl children, launched under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign. You can open an account from the child&#8217;s birth to her 10th birthday, and deposits ranging from \u20b9250 to \u20b91.5 lakh <sup>[1]<\/sup> can be made in a single financial year. The account matures after 21 years from the date of creation, but contributions can be made for only 15 years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On June 30, 2026, the Finance Ministry stated that the rate for the July-September 2026 quarter (Q2 FY27) will remain at 8.2% p.a. <sup>[2]<\/sup>, making this, along with SCSS, the highest interest rate among the major small savings schemes. This rate has stayed unchanged since April 1, 2024, a sign it&#8217;s fairly sticky quarter-to-quarter, though it&#8217;s still reviewed and can move.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The EEE (Exempt-Exempt-Exempt) status also adds to the attractiveness of the savings scheme, as all contributions, interest, and the final maturity amount are completely tax-free. Should a depositor invest \u20b91.5 lakh for 15 years, current projections state that at the 21-year maturity, the final value obtained will be roughly between \u20b963 and 65 lakh, provided the rate is maintained (rates are likely to change over time; take this number as an indicative value).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest Bond Updates:<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/sukanya-samriddhi-yojana-vs-bonds-which-is-better-for-your-daughter\/\" aria-label=\"Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana vs Bonds: Which Is Better for Your Daughter?\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/25191404\/Sukanya-Samriddhi-Yojna-vs-Bonds-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Sukanya Samriddhi Yojna vs Bonds\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/25191404\/Sukanya-Samriddhi-Yojna-vs-Bonds-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/25191404\/Sukanya-Samriddhi-Yojna-vs-Bonds-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/25191404\/Sukanya-Samriddhi-Yojna-vs-Bonds-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/25191404\/Sukanya-Samriddhi-Yojna-vs-Bonds-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/25191404\/Sukanya-Samriddhi-Yojna-vs-Bonds.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/sukanya-samriddhi-yojana-vs-bonds-which-is-better-for-your-daughter\/\">Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana vs 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width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/25144422\/Post-Office-MIS-vs-Bonds-in-2026-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Post Office MIS vs Bonds in 2026\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/25144422\/Post-Office-MIS-vs-Bonds-in-2026-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/25144422\/Post-Office-MIS-vs-Bonds-in-2026-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/25144422\/Post-Office-MIS-vs-Bonds-in-2026-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/25144422\/Post-Office-MIS-vs-Bonds-in-2026-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d2zny4996dl67j.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/25144422\/Post-Office-MIS-vs-Bonds-in-2026.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/post-office-mis-vs-bonds-in-2026-which-is-better-for-monthly-income\/\">Post Office MIS vs Bonds in 2026: Which Is Better for Monthly Income?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonds_for_Your_Daughters_Future_RBI_Floating_Rate_Bonds_vs_Tax-Free_Bonds\"><\/span><strong>Bonds for Your Daughter&#8217;s Future: RBI Floating Rate Bonds vs Tax-Free Bonds&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Two distinct instruments matter for this comparison:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RBI Floating Rate Savings Bonds (FRSB 2020) are sovereign-backed, currently offering 8.05% from July to December 2026 <sup>[3]<\/sup>, and a spread over the National Savings Certificate. The tenure is 7 years, the interest is fully taxable, and TDS will be deducted if the annual interest exceeds Rs 10,000. For someone in the 30% bracket, the real post-tax return drops to roughly 5.5%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tax-free bonds (older PSU-issued bonds like NHAI, REC, PFC, and IRFC, now traded only in the secondary market since no new ones have been issued since 2016) work differently. Based on representative trades in August 2026, effective yields were roughly 5.8%\u20136.1%, depending on the bond&#8217;s coupon, maturity, and market price. Compared to SSY&#8217;s 8.2%, the yield looks unimpressive. However, once you factor in post-tax equivalents, tax-free bonds become very competitive, especially for the highest tax bracket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSY_vs_Bonds_The_15-Year_Comparison_Table\"><\/span><strong>SSY vs Bonds: The 15-Year Comparison Table<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Parameter<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>RBI Floating Rate Savings Bonds<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Tax-Free Bonds (Secondary Market)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Current rate<\/strong><\/td><td>8.2% p.a. (Q2 FY27, Jul\u2013Sep 2026)<\/td><td>8.05% p.a. (Jul\u2013Dec 2026)<\/td><td>~5.8%\u20136.1% YTM in representative August 2026 trades<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tax treatment<\/strong><\/td><td>Tax benefits on contributions: interest and qualifying withdrawals are tax-exempt<\/td><td>Interest taxable at applicable slab rate; TDS may apply<\/td><td>Interest tax-free<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tenure \/ lock-in<\/strong><\/td><td>21 years from opening; deposits for 15 years<\/td><td>7 years<\/td><td>Varies by issue; tradable in secondary market<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Best suited for<\/strong><\/td><td>Parents building a long-term corpus for a girl child<\/td><td>Investors seeking sovereign-backed income and willing to lock in funds<\/td><td>Investors seeking tax-free income who can accept secondary-market pricing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Minimum investment<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20b9250 per financial year<\/td><td>\u20b91,000; no maximum investment limit<\/td><td>Depends on market price and lot\/face value<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Liquidity before maturity<\/strong><\/td><td>Limited; withdrawals subject to scheme conditions<\/td><td>Limited; premature encashment available only to eligible senior citizens subject to conditions<\/td><td>Relatively high, subject to market liquidity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Risk<\/strong><\/td><td>Government-backed<\/td><td>Government of India bond<\/td><td>Issuer\/market risk; generally high-quality PSU issuers, but not equivalent to a sovereign guarantee<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sources: RBI, DEA, India Post<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_One_Should_You_Actually_Pick\"><\/span><strong>Which One Should You Actually Pick?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lower or middle tax bracket (5-20%):<\/strong> SSY is close to unbeatable; 8.2% tax-free beats most alternatives, and forced discipline helps most parents stick to the goal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highest tax bracket, already maxed SSY:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/collections\/tax-free-bonds\">tax-free bonds<\/a> are worth a look; their post-tax equivalent yield can rival or beat SSY, and they&#8217;re more liquid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Want a liquid-after-7-years option and don&#8217;t mind paying tax on interest:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/bond-news\/rbi-floating-rate-savings-bonds-explained\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"11874\">RBI Floating Rate Bonds<\/a> work as a supplement, not a replacement, for SSY.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Need money before she turns 18:<\/strong> neither SSY nor a 7-year bond helps much; liquid funds or secondary-market tax-free bonds are better fits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blended approach:<\/strong> max SSY first for tax-free compounding, then route surplus into tax-free bonds if you&#8217;re a high earner; this is what most fee-only planners actually recommend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One practical nuance: SSY has a \u20b91.5 lakh limit every year, so if your goal requires more than that, bonds (or equity) become necessary by default, not preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_SSY_Bonds_or_Both_for_Your_Daughters_Future\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion: SSY, Bonds, or Both for Your Daughter&#8217;s Future?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s no true right answer. Bonds and SSY provide different benefits. SSY allows for an easy, risk-free, government-backed, <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/collections\/high-yield-bonds\">high-yield investment<\/a> that most parents cannot pass up; investing early and letting the magic of compounding interest work for 15 to 18 years is hard to beat. Floating rate bonds and tax-free bonds should be viewed as an addition to your SSY investment, as they typically offer more liquidity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The one mistake worth avoiding is treating this as a one-time decision. Interest rates on both SSY and bonds are reviewed periodically, so it&#8217;s worth checking in once or twice a year rather than assuming today&#8217;s numbers will hold for the next 15 years. Start with SSY if you haven&#8217;t already, layer in bonds as your income and tax bracket grow, and revisit the split as your daughter&#8217;s goals and the rates evolve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sukanya_Samriddhi_Yojna_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Sukanya Samriddhi Yojna Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1787664745814\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. <strong>What is the difference between SSY and bonds?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) is a government-backed savings scheme exclusively for eligible girl children, while bonds are debt securities issued by governments, companies, or financial institutions. SSY has a defined scheme structure, whereas bond returns and risks vary by issuer and issue.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1787664758456\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. <strong>Is SSY safer than corporate bonds?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Generally, yes. SSY is a government-backed small-savings scheme, while corporate bonds carry issuer credit risk. However, government backing does not mean SSY is equally flexible as a bond investment.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1787664769228\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. <strong>How long does money stay invested in SSY?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Deposits have to be made for 15 years from the date of account opening, while the account generally matures after 21 years. This makes SSY more restrictive than bonds that can potentially be sold before maturity in the secondary market.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1787664780396\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. <strong>Is SSY interest tax-free?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. SSY enjoys favorable tax treatment, with the scheme&#8217;s interest and maturity proceeds exempt from tax, subject to the applicable rules. Eligible contributions can also qualify for the applicable Section 80C deduction.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1787664796603\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. <strong>Can I withdraw money from SSY before maturity?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Limited withdrawals are permitted under specified conditions, including for higher education after the girl reaches the prescribed age\/education milestone. 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