STATE TIMES NEWS
RAJOURI: As part of its financial inclusion and awareness drive the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Jammu organised a field level financial literacy awareness event at Rajouri on Thursday. The event was inaugurated by Shabir Ahmed Bhat, DDC, Rajouri and attended by Ramesh Chand, General Manager, RBI, other officials from RBI, NABARD, local banks and State Government. Around 500 participants consisting of Sarpanchs, local businessmen, villagers and students participated in the event.
While welcoming the Chief Guest and other participants to the programme, Ramesh Chand explained in detail the purpose of holding financial literacy camps and their importance to ensure financial inclusion especially in rural areas. He stressed upon the importance of availability of timely loan to farmers, small traders and weaker section for economic development of the country. He exhorted the bankers present during the programme to ensure hassle free services to all segments of the society.
In his address DDC, Rajouri appreciated the efforts of RBI, Jammu and advised the participants to avail the benefits of various schemes of the government and banks. Vice-President, Jammu and Kashmir Bank touched upon the various products of commercial banks and lauded the efforts of RBI in encouraging financial literacy and awareness. The event ended with the vote of thanks by Anup Bhat, LDM, Rajouri.
