Excelsior Correspondent
RAJOURI, July 29: J&K Grameen Bank (JKGB) in collaboration with NABARD organized an awareness programme on the Pradhan Mantri’s Social Security Schemes at village Sarangoo under the Branch Office, Dhangri.
DDM NABARD, Des Raj who was the chief guest on the occasion spoke at length about the various schemes of NABARD.
Speaking on the occasion, Vipan Gupta, Manager MF&FI Department, JKGB, informed the participants at length regarding the benefits of social security schemes like Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana and 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 the benefit through nearest Grameen Bank Branch.
Pritpal Singh, Senior Manager, JKGB, made people aware of 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.
GCCs and KCCs were also disbursed during the programme. Representatives of various Line departments also attended the programme. Besides, huge gathering, Panchs, Sarpanchs of the area also attended the camp. Branch Head Dhangri, Sukhdev Singh presented the vote of thanks.
A similar programme was also conducted at village Palam.
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