Nuagan became the first cashless village in the State. In a formal function organised at the village on Friday, it was announced by the officials where a number of bankers were present.
The villagers in large numbers displaying their credit and debit cards were present to celebrate their achievement.
The village having a population of about 1,000 is part of Biswanathpur gram panchayat under Satyabadi block. Earlier also, the village had bagged the Best Parimal Village Award.
The present tag to the village was due to the cashless transactions taking place in the village for all purposes. Villagers are using credit and debit cards to buy goods from their village commercial outlets; even wages to daily workers are paid by cards. All the villagers are adept in using the plastic money and e-wallets. Bankers also have played a vital role in making the cashless transaction a success in the village.
lauding the efforts of villagers, BDO Manasranjan Ray and Jiban Jibika Mission director Pradip Jyoitnath said the villagers would get the benefit of the cashless transactions in near future. Village leader Madhab Pattnaik among others addressed the gathering on the occasion.
Speakers urged other villages to emulate the Nuagan villagers.