On World Environment Week and under Azadi Ka Amrit Mohotshav (AKAM), the State Bank of India (SBI) has undertaken a significant initiative, aligning itself with the directives of the central government. As part of a series of programs, SBI Bank has organized numerous social and environmental services at the national level, demonstrating its commitment and dedication to cleanliness and environmental conservation.
The initiative has been supported by the Mannat Social Welfare Society NGO, with the distribution of 1,000 cloth bags on June 08, 2023 to assist in the removal of polythene. Anjita Sablok(the Mannat Social Welfare Society NGO), Viba Chaukse, and Nikita Borkute have also played vital roles in this endeavor.
Additionally, members of the Natarajan Group, led by Joy Vadhwani and his team, organized a street play to spread the message of environmental conservation. Ruchika Sachdeva, Samta Agarwal, and Alpana Gupta also played crucial roles in this initiative.
SBI Bank's Assistant General Manager, Anil Srivastava, and Chief Manager, Vikas Kumar, highlighted the bank's initiative and raised awareness about environmental issues. They advised vegetable vendors and the general public to avoid the use of polythene and distributed free cloth bags to them.
We congratulate SBI Bank for their commitment to the resolution of reducing the use of polythene by distributing free cloth bags to vegetable vendors and the general public. We hope that in the future, this initiative will continue to grow and solidify our dedication to environmental and social progress.
This initiative stands as a symbol of the Bank's immense efforts in social and environmental conservation. Through this endeavor, SBI Bank has demonstrated a strong commitment to cleanliness and environmental protection. This initiative will not only aid in the removal of polythene but also raise awareness among people that we must take care of our environment.
Furthermore, today on June 9, 2023, the Nabard Mango Festival 6.0 was organized at the local headquarters of the State Bank of India. The inauguration of the event was carried out by Shailendra Tadagi, Chief General Manager, Lokesh Chandra, Deputy General Manager, Bhopal Region, and Parvinder Bharti, Deputy General Manager, Customer Service and Operations. The staff members of State Bank directly provided various chemical-free mango varieties, such as Sundarja, Kesar, Chausa, Langda, Amrapali, and Dasheri, to tribal farmers.
On this occasion, Tadagi, through interaction with farmers, acquired valuable knowledge about mango trees of different varieties. He expressed SBI's eager anticipation for Nabard's unique initiative. Nabard has continued to organize similar events for the benefit of individuals associated with self-help groups, and he assured the farmers present that the State Bank of India would continue to fully support their efforts to elevate their standard of living. The enthusiasm of the State Bank staff members regarding mango sales was evident, and the smiles on the faces of the farmers reflected their satisfaction with the sales.