The State Bank of India (SBI) on Wednesday released its 1st day postal special cover here on the 150th year celebration of its Brahmapur branch, which is the first SBI branch in the State opened on September 28, 1868 as a branch of the erstwhile Bank of Madras.
Releasing the special cover, Governor Dr SC Jamir highlighted the long history of the SBI as the premier bank of the country. He also focussed on the SBI’s role in the socioeconomic development of the State as well as of the nation.
SBI Network-II GM Gautam Bhattacharya highlighted the importance of Brahmapur city as a prime centre of the State for trade and commerce, for which the 1st SBI branch was opened.
Odisha Circle Chief Post Master General Dr SC Kamila admired the SBI’s role in different e-initiatives with robust technological platform. He also expressed pleasure over the SBI commemorating the release of the special postal cover.
SBI CGM BVG Reddy spoke on the bank’s vast network in the State with 884 branches besides more than 2,700 ATMs, around 3,800 customer service points and more than 6,500 POS machines as alternate channels of payment.
On the occasion, two senior pensioners and a customer of the Brahmapur branch were felicitated.