Clarification of opening Sukanya Samridhi Yojana Account (SSA) F.No.1/3/2018-NS Ministry of Finance Department of Economic Affairs (Budget Division) North Block, New Delhi Dated : 06.08.2018 Office Memorandum Subject:   Clarification regarding opening of Sukanya Samridhi Yojana Account(SSA) received from the customers- reg. The undersigned is directed to refer to 116-57/2016-SB dated 12.07.18 on the subject mentioned above and to state that the eligibility condition for a girl child to be a beneficiary under the SSA is that she must be a Citizen of India as well as a Resident Indian under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Any girl child meeting the above requirements may be treated as eligible for the purpose of opening an account under SSA. 2. This has the approval of competent authority. (Padam Singh) Regional Director (Sr.) Tele – 01123095155 Assistant Director (SB-I) Department of Posts, F.S. Division, Ministry of Communication, Dak Bhawan New Delhi.