Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Aug 26: J&K Bank opened new state-of-the-art premises of its Business Unit at Kangan. The bank’s Zonal Head Kashmir (Central) A R Sheigan inaugurated the spacious building in presence of Head B.U Kangan Nissar Ahmad Bhat amid a large gathering of customers and other residents of the area.
Speaking on the occasion, Zonal Head apprised the participants about various initiatives taken by the bank for the financial empowerment of the people. Soon after the inauguration a customer-meet was organized in the new premises, which was attended among others by representatives of various trade unions. A number of suggestions put forth by some of the participants were discussed threadbare during the meeting and resolved on spot.
Meanwhile, J&K Bank organised a District Level Review Committee meeting of Baramulla to review achievements under Annual District Credit Plan 2014-15. District Development Commissioner Baramulla Dr. Farooq Ahmad Lone chaired the meeting.
Lead District Manager, Baramulla informed the house that under District Credit Plan 2014-15, 8418 beneficiaries were benefited and an amount of Rs.179.44 crore was disbursed among them under various schemes.
Under District Credit Plan 2014-15, District has recorded an achievement of 12.00% as on 30th June, 2014, he said.
Speaking on the occasion, Chairman DLRC Farooq Ahmad Lone advised all the banks and the sponsoring agencies to cooperate and work with coordination to achieve the goals and targets of development besides generation of employment for unemployed youth of the district.