Srinagar, March 15: Ellaquai Dehati Bank on Wednesday organized a financial awareness camp at Hangal Phoo, Block Koverpur in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district in which people from villages Hapatnard, Salia, Khayar, Seer and Braran participated. The people representing all sections of society including sarpanchs, senior citizens, civil society members, farmers, and representatives from the weaker sections were present on the occasion.
Chairman Ellaquai Dehati Bank Arshadul Islam while speaking on the occasion highlighted the role of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) in meeting the requirements of the farmers, business community and others in rural areas. He apprised them of the availability of the latest facilities and technology products in banks.
The Chairman advised the people to connect with banks to avail of the benefits of different financial products and services. “Farmers, especially fruit growers, can benefit from Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme which is a farmer-friendly loan scheme – a landmark product,” he said.
Awareness was also imparted on education and housing loan schemes, social security schemes, credit rating agencies like CIBIL, etc, and debit and credit card facilities. In view of world consumer rights day, awareness was also imparted on how the ombudsman, a public watchdog, looks after complaints against banks with speedy resolution.
