Fulfilling its Corporate Social Responsibilities, Chief General Manager of State Bank of India, Bhopal Circle, Binod Kumar Mishra handed over a cheque of Rs1,10,000 (Rupees One Lac Ten Thousand only) to Col. Yashwant K Singh,District Soldier Welfare Officer, (Shaurya Chakra) and an amount of Rs 1,00,000 (Rupees One Lac only) has also been given to Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Chattisgarh as a contribution to Armed Forces Flag Day Fund.
Binod Kumar Mishra said on the occasion that this amount is SBI's humble contribution to the welfare of War Bereaved, War Disabled and other ex-Servicemen/ Serving Personnel. He said, "At SBI, we are strongly committed to inclusive growth, building communities and aligning with the national priorities.
Our contribution to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund is a humble gesture to support the welfare of our Armed Forces. We express our gratitude to soldiers who valiantly safeguard our nation and protect its citizens despite facing enormous hardships."
He also said that the Corporate Social Responsibility activities of the Bank touch the lives of millions of poor and needy across the country. The focus area of the Bank's CSR activities is aimed at supporting education, health care, assistance to the poor and underprivileged, environment protection, livelihood creation and assistance during natural calamities like floods/ droughts etc.
SBI General Managers Shailendra Singh Taragi, BL Saini, Neeraj Prasad, Lokesh Chandra DGM (B&O) of Bhopal Module and other officials of SBI were also present at the occasion.