Dignitaries and bank officials pose for a photograph at the financial literacy and vigilance awareness camp organised by Indian Bank at Nalbari Medical College branch in Nalbari, Assam, on November 12, 2026.
Nalbari, November 12 (MExN): Indian Bank organised a financial literacy and vigilance awareness camp at a Gram Sabha in Nalbari, Assam, on November 12, with more than 250 local residents participating. Nalbari District Commissioner Nibedan Das Patowary attended the programme as the chief guest, while Principal of Nalbari Medical College Prof Dr Achyut Chandra Baishya was the guest of honour.
Addressing the gathering, Patowary described financial literacy as an important pillar of socio-economic development and stressed the need for citizens to be informed about banking services, savings, loans and government financial schemes. "Every citizen must remain well-informed about banking services, savings, loans, and government financial schemes. Through joint efforts by banks and the administration, we can ensure that financial services reach the last mile," he said. He also urged residents to make greater use of formal banking facilities.
Indian Bank Field General Manager Binu J Pillai reiterated the bank's commitment to extending financial services to all sections of society. He encouraged residents to develop regular saving habits, adopt digital banking and enrol in social security schemes, particularly the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY). Pillai also cautioned residents against sharing confidential banking information and highlighted the importance of cyber security.
During the programme, two beneficiaries received insurance claim cheques of ₹2 lakh each under PMJJBY. An interactive session was also held to address banking-related needs and grievances raised by local residents. Indian Bank Deputy General Manager Sachikant Das, Zonal Manager Alok Kumar and Deputy Zonal Manager Piyush Kumar Mishra were among those present.
