11th March 2010
Srinagar
RBI for 100% financial inclusion through ICT initiatives
As part of its Platinum Jubilee Celebrations, the Reserve Bank of India will conduct an outreach programme at Debrah village in Udhampur district on March 13, 2010 at 10.00 AM. Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Hon'ble Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India will grace the occasion. The programme is intended for reaching out to people who live in remote villages, with the mission of achieving 100% financial inclusion through ICT initiatives. The villagers of Debrah, Self Help Groups and farmers' clubs in and around the village would participate in the outreach programme. Prominent dignitaries from banking and civil administration will also be attending the function. During the Programme, Hon'ble Deputy Governor will distribute smart cards to account holders. Material towards furthering financial education and literacy would be distributed and facility of exchange of mutilated notes would also be provided to the general public.