A special financial inclusion drive was organized for the community at the Bhandari Town Hall by the Block Mission Management Unit, Bhandari RD Block on April 12.
Wokha, April 13 (MExN): A special financial inclusion drive was organized for the community at the Bhandari Town Hall by the Block Mission Management Unit, Bhandari RD Block on April 12, under the aegis of the Nagaland State Rural Livelihood Mission (NSRLM), Rural Development Department.
In a press release released by Chichanthung Shitiri, Area Coordinator (Social Inclusion & Social Development) NSRLM, Bhandari block stated that the programme saw participation from all the SHGs under the Bhandari block as confirmed from the registration desk manned by Achumi Odyuo (AC- Skills) and Samuel Ngullie (AC- IBCB).
The resources persons highlighted the financial inclusion schemes, along with the various social welfare schemes, rolled out by the government for the benefit of the rural people.
Chumben Yanthan, Branch manager - SBI Bhandari, spoke about the benefits of opening and linking back accounts with various social security schemes like PMJJBY, PMSBY & APY among others. The entire SBI Bhandari team assisted the SHGs in opening bank accounts post lunch.
The program was kicked off with a poignant invocation and was chaired by Nchumbeni R Ezung- (Accountant cum DEO) NSRLM, Bhandari block. The Welcome address was delivered by BPM-NSRLM Bhandari, R Erenbeni Ngullie. Shanjos E Kikon Area Coordinator-FI, NSRLM gave an overview on Financial Inclusion status under Bhandari block and James Y Tungoe , AC- livelihoods, Bhandari RD Block pronounced the vote of thanks. The official functionaries & staffs of NSRLM, BMMU, Bhandari RD Block once again iterated to the main stakeholders to be forthcoming and avail the Government's Flagships programmes and schemes.
The programme culminated with lunch and a mini-exhibition of organically produced vegetables and locally made items by the villagers.
