The State Bank of India (SBI), local Head Office (lHO), Bhubaneswar, celebrated its 63rd Foundation Day at a function at the Rebindra Mandap here on Sunday.
State Minister of Finance & Excise Shashibhusan Behera, who was chief guest, appreciated the SBI as a bank of confidence for mass people who consider that keeping their money in the SBI is like keeping the money in Treasury. He also focussed on the problems faced by people because of relying on chit fund companies rather than on banks.
SBI Chief General Manager Praveena Kala stressed on acceptability of each household in the country to open at least one account at the SBI. She also focused on assuring the improved customer service to the people in the coming days.
Ten excellent performers of the 2018 HSC examination along with their parents were felicitated by the bank with a trophy, a cash prize of Rs 5,000 and a shawl each. Besides, the SBI’s senior-most pensioner AK Bardhan was also felicitated.
Among others, SBI General Managers DS Mishra, Goutam Bhattacharya, Sudhir Thakara and JS Hiremath and other senior officials were present on the occasion. A cultural programme showcasing Odishi dance, standup comedy and orchestra was witnessed by a large audience.