Punjab National Bank celebrated the Independence Day with full fervour. The national flag was unfurled by KR Kamath, chairman and managing director of PNB at the Corporate Head Office Building, Bhikhaiji Cama Place. A large number of senior officers, staff members of the bank and their family members attended the function. After unfurling the tricolour, Gauri Shankar, executive director of the bank administered the national pledge to all present followed by national anthem.
Addressing the gathering, Kamath recalled the value of the freedom. He mentioned that the banking industry is passing through most challenging phase and we all must strive hard to retain our lead and contribute in nation building. He exhorted all members of PNB parivar to take prompt and right decision in the interest of bank, society and nation.
Quoting from the national pledge, he said just as we should respect and honour our parents, teachers and elders, we in the service industry, must also respect and honour our esteemed customers. They are the backbone our institution.
Taking the analogy of the tricolour, he stressed the three pronged strategy that the bank has devised, viz reduce NPA, widen customer base and continue to serve them better. He added that growth of our institution will lead to strengthen our nation. He wished PNB parivar all success in their endeavour.
Pushpa Kamath, President, PNB Prerna alongwith other Prerna members donated wheel chairs and sticks to the differently-abled person of the society as a part of CSR activity. The function ended with release of tricolour balloons in the air by children.