Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 28: Micro Finance and Financial Inclusion Department of J&K Grameen Bank (JKGB) in collaboration with NABARD organized a financial literacy cum awareness programme on the Pradhan Mantri’s Social Security Schemes at village Chandak under the Branch Office Chandak.
Speaking on the occasion, PP Singh, Senior Manager, AO Rajouri/Poonch, JKGB, informed the participants at length regarding the benefits of social security schemes named (PMJJBY) Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, (PMSBY) Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana and (APY) Atal Pension Yojana.
He further informed the gathering that these schemes have been designed to provide security cover to the poor population particularly those working in the unorganized sectors. He advised the people to avail this benefit through nearest Grameen Bank Branch.
CK Raina, Branch Manager, BO Chandak, JKGB, made people aware of new Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (Prime Minister’s Crop Insurance Scheme) in which the premium rates to be paid by the farmers have been brought down substantially so as to enable more farmers avail insurance cover against crop loss on account of natural calamities and thrust is also given on activation of RuPay card and IMPS.
Representatives of various Line Departments also attended the programme. Besides, a huge gathering including Panchs and Sarpanchs of the area also attended the camp.
The camp concluded with vote of thanks by Branch Head, Chandak, CK Raina.
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