State Bank of India (SBI) is planning to double the number of ATMs in Jharkhand keeping view, the strengthening ATMS network in the State by the end of next financial year.
General manager, NW-II KK Das who came from Patna to inaugurate State’s 827th number ATM, opposite Haj house, Argora Ranchi showed his happiness over the work done by the Jharkhand bank staffs and said, “Our target is to double the number of ATMs by the end of next financial year. Moreover, the number of Cash Deposit Machines will also increase from 17 to 31. I am satisfied with the work of SBI staffs and hopeful that we will be able to meet our target on time.”
In Bihar- Jharkhand circle as many as 205 ATMs are enabled for the visually challenged person at various centres whose revamping and branding work is to be done by the end of this financial year. In Patna as many as 50 sites had undergone through this work but in Ranchi out 0f 50 sites only 30 sites have been revamped. “Work is in process and we will be able to complete it on scheduled time,” added Das.
In rural areas the number of ATMs is less than the requirement, as a result of which people have to wait in queue for long for withdrawing their cash. SBI officials fees that with the opening of more ATMs in the state the problem will be cut-tail.
Ranchi ATM Manager Utpal Bose said, “Not only within the city but in rural areas also the number will exceed. No SBI customer will suffer in availing its service we will ensure this.”