The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Bhubaneswar on Wednesday organised an outreach programme in Sukal village in Satyabadi block of Puri district. RBI Executive Director Dr Deepali Pant Joshi visited the village to participate in the event.
RBI Regional Director PK Jena, RBI, Mumbai principal CGM A Udgata, Banking Ombudsman BK Bhoi, General Manager RlK Rao and AG Ray participated in the programme. Satyabadi MlA Prasad Harichandan and Puri Zilla Parishad president Dibakar Patra too attended the event.
Speaking on the occasion Deepali Pant Joshi explained the role played by RBI in the day to day life of a common man. She stated that through bank accounts one can remit money and also get the MGNREGA/Pension directly credited to their account. Further, she advised to avail loans from banks and; to repay promptly, besides being cautious about fictitious SMS/letter informing winning of lotteries and unauthorised deposit accepting entities.
Regional Director PK Jena highlighted the efforts taken by RBI to spread financial literacy among masses.
“Through the outreach programmes, RBI makes an effort to reach out to people and spread financial literacy and create awareness regarding banking services among people,” said Jena.
Nearly 700 villagers including SHG members attended the event. On this occasion, an UCO Bank branch was opened in Sukal village. Educative stalls displaying various financial products, stalls of banks, State Government, SHGs, NABARD were installed on the occasion. Besides, a stall was also opened by the villagers where they showcased their handloom products.
As a part of outreach event, a financial literacy programme was conducted for the students of Trutiyadev Bidyaniketan where around 150 students and teachers participated.