RBI organizes Outreach Program in Galak, Kathua

Reserve Bank of India, Jammu conducted an Outreach Programme today at Galak village in Kathua district as part of its financial inclusion and awareness drive. Jasbir Singh, Executive Director, RBI, Central Office, Mumbai presided over the function and Ms. Zahida Khan, District Development Commissioner, Kathua was the chief guest. Shri A.K. Jain, Deputy General Manager, State Bank of India, Nayeem-Ullah, President, J&K Bank, Vikas Gupta, SDM, Billawar, other senior government officials and bankers attended the programme. A large number of villagers including women, senior citizens, farmers, teachers and students were also present. The Outreach Programme was inaugurated by the Executive Director in presence of a large gathering. In his welcome address, Regional Director, RBI, Jammu K K Saraf highlighted the objective of holding the financial literacy programme in the village. He also explained the Banking Correspondent model through which banking facilities could be availed by the rural masses........

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