Excelsior Correspondent
KATRA, Mar 30: On the eve of Navratra, J&K Bank reinforced its commitment to facilitates pilgrims by establishing a special counter at its Business Unit (BU) in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan (SMVDB). The counter will provide fresh cash currency and note exchange facilities to devotees visiting the revered shrine.
CEO of SMVDSB, Anshul Garg, and the Bank’s MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee, jointly inaugurated the Fresh Cash/Note Exchange Counter today in the presence of Zonal Head (Udhampur) Vinay Gupta, SDM Bhawan Vikas Anand, Tehsildar Mukesh Thappa, officials from the Shrine Board and police, as well as Head Pandit Gopal Sharma, Branch Head Vishal Sharma and devotees from across the country.
Speaking on the occasion, Anshul Garg lauded J&K Bank’s efforts in offering seamless banking services to the Shrine Board, its employees, and the large number of pilgrims visiting the holy site. He also commended the Bank’s role in ensuring state-of-the-art financial services along the pilgrimage route.
Amitava Chatterjee reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to delivering the best banking services to the Shrine Board, pilgrims and the local community. “Our longstanding presence at the Bhawan since the formation of SMVD Board reflects our dedication to serving the shrine and its devotees. This special counter will further ease currency exchange and cash availability, ensuring a smooth experience for pilgrims,” he said.
Highlighting the Bank’s robust infrastructure along the pilgrimage route, he added, “With three branches and nine ATMs from Katra to the Bhawan, J&K Bank remains steadfast in providing convenient banking services to lakhs of devotees.”
Prior to the inauguration, on the auspicious occasion of the first Navratra, Amitava Chatterjee, along with Zonal Head (Udhampur) Vinay Gupta and branch staff, performed Pooja within the premises, seeking blessings for the initiative.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Vinay Gupta.
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