Srinagar, Nov 09 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir Bank on Monday inaugurated its 26th branch in Shopian district at the Mini Secretariat, aiming to strengthen banking outreach and improve access to financial services.
In a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the bank said District Development Commissioner (Shopian) S. Charandeep Singh inaugurated the branch in the presence of Additional Deputy Commissioner Dr Nasir Ahmad Lone and other senior officers of the district administration and bank officials.
The DDC expressed hope that the new branch would enhance customer convenience, strengthen financial inclusion and contribute to the socio-economic development of the district.
He also assured full administrative support to initiatives aimed at promoting local enterprise and economic growth.
The bank said the inauguration was followed by an interaction between the DDC and departmental heads, focusing on strengthening institutional coordination and improving banking services for government departments, employees, entrepreneurs and the general public.
Speaking on the occasion, J&K Bank Zonal Head (Pulwama) Masood Ahmad Lankar highlighted the recent MoU between the bank and the J&K Government, besides outlining various banking initiatives and schemes.
He said the branch, located within the Mini Secretariat, would cater to the banking requirements of government departments and employees while also serving the general public visiting the complex.—(KNO)