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42. Saving under 80c whose name can be done

Let's discuss points relating to benefit of under section 80C.
I have tried to cover all the important issues but if any left or you have different thoughts than please let me know.
The list given below is not complete and I have covered schemes only that are widely used by the individuals. 

Scheme particulars	Available to	Can be for	amount cap	Holding period
Life Insurance Premium	HUF	Member of family	20% of Sum Assured	Two year
	individual	spouse, own, children (major or minor, dependent or independent)	do
Non -Commutable deferred annuity	individual	spouse, own, children (major or minor, dependent or independent)	Nil	Nil
Deferred Annuity deducted by Govt	individual	spouse, own, children (major or minor, dependent or independent)	20 % of salary	nil
Statutory provident and recognised Provident fund	individual	Individual only on his own name	nil	In case of Rpf 5years
Public Provident Fund	individual	spouse, own, children (major or minor, dependent or independent)	70000	6years
National Saving Certificate	individual /HUF	own name	nil	nil
Ulip of utI and lic mutual fund(Dhanraksha)	HUF	Member of family	nil	5 years
	individual	spouse, own, children (major or minor, dependent or independent)	do	do
specified tax saving mutual fund	individual /HUF	own name	nil	3 year
Payment of House Loan	individual /HUF	own name	nil	5 year
Tuition fees	individual	any two children	nil	nil
specified fixed deposit with scheduled bank	individual /HUF	own name	nil	5 year

other points related to above
1. Deduction for above schemes in total is available up to Rs.100000 /-
2. The limit of one lac as above is total limit u/s 80C for all type of savings , plus section 80CCC(pension policy) plus u/s 80CCD(Contributory Pension Plan).Means the aggregate amount of deduction under above referred sections can not exceed Rs. 1,00,000.
3. PPF limit of 70000 is not as per income tax act but specified under PPF scheme more over the limit is combined for individual plus minor child.
4. Accrued interest on NSC is also available for rebate for first five year.
5. Holding period has been either defined under income tax or under scheme qualified in for deduction u/s 80C