Public Relations Deptt., 16th Floor, Chandermukhi, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400 021. CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA CELEBRATES ITS 102ND FOUNDATION DAY AT NEW DELHI

In a glittering function held at New Delhi on 21.12.2012, Central Bank of India celebrated its
102nd Foundation Day at New Delhi. The function was presided over by Shri P Chidambaram, Hon'ble Finance Minister. Shri Namo Narain Meena, Minister of State (E&FS) and Shri D K Mittal, IAS, Secretary-DFS graced the occasion as Guests of Honour.
On this occasion, Bank launched a bucket of services like, Opening of 101 Branches, Opening of 101 ATMs, Opening of 101 Ultra Small Branches, 10001 Kisan Credit Cards, 101 Education Loans, linkage of 1001 Self Help Groups and converted 101 branches into Cent Navchetna Branches. Besides this, Central Bank of India opened Money Exchange Counters at New Delhi Railway Station and at Srinagar Airport to facilitate the passengers visiting these places. Central Bank of India also laid down the stone of 11Rural Development and Self Development Training Institute across the country.
Bank has also dedicated one mobile Medicare Unit for bed-ridden and immobile elders through
Helpage India Ltd. under its Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
In his keynote address, Hon'ble Finance Minister said, that Banking Industry is going in its transformational phase. The Public Sector Banks have to play a greater and wider role beyond their present horizon to give pace to the reform process. He applauded the role of the Banking system in providing supportive role to the Government's endeavours. He praised the efforts of Central Bank's founder Sir Sorabji Pochkhanawalla in bringing a truly and wholly owned SWADESHI BANK. He congratulated all the Centralites and wished them for a brighter
future ahead.

Public Relations Deptt., 16th Floor, Chandermukhi, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400 021.


In his welcome speech Shri M V Tanksale, Chairman & Managing Director has elaborately narrated various activities of the Bank and assured the Hon'ble Finance Minister that Bank is committedly involved in inclusive growth programmes of Govt. of India. He apprised the audience that the Brand Equity has recognized Central Bank as Fourth Most Trusted Brand amongst the Banks. He assured Hon'ble Finance Minister that the reform in the financial sector has adequately refreshed the functional system giving the Banks a new look with customer centric approach.
Besides the Executive Directors of the Bank Shri R K Dubey and Shri Malay Mukherjee, the function was well attended by large number of Senior Government Officials, CMDs & EDs of other Banks, representatives of various Industries and Financial forums, corporate customers and general public.
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