Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Nov 6: J&K Bank today organised a financial literacy camp at Nagam in Kulgam. The camp was attended by fruit growers, others affiliated with agricultural activities and local residents including Sarpanch of the area.
Facilitator FLCC, A R Hakeem, discussed the schemes tailored for the economic upliftment of people located in far flung areas.
Lead District Manager (LDM) made the participants aware about the importance of opening and maintenance of accounts with the Banks.
He also made them aware about the formalities to be completed before opening of accounts and assured them of complete support while obtaining the loans and other problems they have been facing in this regard.
Meanwhile, the Bank conducted a financial literacy and credit counseling camp at the Community Centre Hall in Binner, Baramulla.
Speaking on the occasion, Facilitator FLCC gave a detailed account of the centre, its formation and objectives.
He said, “The primary objective of the centre is to educate the people about the basics of how to manage their finances and make them aware about the ways and means of financial empowerment.”
Head B.U Azadgunj, Baramulla gave a detailed overview of the savings schemes of the Bank like SB Ujala, Savings General Scheme and impressed upon the audience to inculcate in themselves the habit of savings.
Zonal Coordinator (Apple/KCC) spoke about Apple scheme and Kissan Credit card scheme of the J&K Bank.
He said that J&K Bank has created teams under Apple Project who visit villages on continuous basis for ensuring collection of application forms under KCC and ensuring smooth distribution of cards and credit to the farming community.
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