Catholic Syrian Bank adopts 91 Eco Clubs

Kochi, Nov. 29: On the occasion of the 91st foundation day of the Catholic Syrian Bank, Mr G. Padmanabhan, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India, inaugurated the adoption of 91 Eco Clubs by the bank at schools and colleges. The bank will associate with the adopted Eco Clubs in different schools and college campuses to create awareness among students and public about the need to conserve environment, reduce CFC emissions and use of plastics, and undertake social forestry and other related activities that inculcate in students a sense of social and environmental awareness. As part of the CSR activities, the bank distributed free solar study lamps to financially challenged students. Delivering a lecture on the occasion on the bank's recent development in payment and settlement systems, Mr Padmanabhan requested banks to leverage the technology platform to ensure a reliable, economic and efficient payment system to the common public. He cautioned the public against various online fraud attempts like e-mails that promise huge returns. For protecting their interests, customers while using various technology-based products like ATMs, Internet banking and mobile banking, should take the necessary precautions specified by banks. He also appreciated Catholic Syrian Bank for the various CSR activities undertaken.  Mr V. P. Iswardas, Managing Director and CEO, CSB, delivered the welcome address and Mr T. S. Anatharam, Director, CSB, proposed the vote of thanks. Mr V. P. Nandakumar, President, Trichur Management Association, felicitated.

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