Union Bank of India empowers the underprivileged by undertaking special initiatives on Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
Mumbai: Union Bank of India today, announced its special initiative to empower the under-privileged on the 153rdBirth Anniversary of MahatmaGandhi. The Bank’s special initiative was carried out from 15thSeptember – 1stOctober that aimed to promote Financial Inclusion, extend Social Security, provide affordable Banking services,easy loan access and extend social wellness.
This unique social responsibility initiative addressed the cause of helping the needy based on the principles of clean surroundings,good health and inclusive services.
Under Financial inclusion Bank provided various facilities to Customers:
- PradhanMantri Jan DhanYojana.
- Financial assistance to Self-Help Groups (SHGs) among the Rural community.
- Assistance by way of Kisan Credit Card under Debt Swap.
- QR Code distribution for Street Venodrs.
- MudraLoans.
With this special drive Union Bank of India provided support to more than 10 lacs Customers through PMJDY,SHGs,Mudra Loans.
Further,on the occasion,Bank also announced:
- Construction of 250 toilet blocks for schools (specially for girl child) and 100 toilet blocks for house Holds inRural/Semi-Urban areas across India.
- ProvidedessentialitemsofdailyneedtoorphanagesandoldagehomesacrossRegions.
Speaking on the occasion, A. Manimekhalai, MD & CEO of Union Bank of India remarked, “We are committed to the cause of providing financial assistance to allthe sections of the society. Our endeavor is to be a key enabler for financial inclusion and upliftment of the people at the bottom of the pyramid”
