Uttarakhand Gramin Bank has opened its 300th branch in Khatyari, located on Almora’s Lower Mall Road, strengthening its presence in the hill district. The inauguration brought together senior bank officials and highlighted new digital services for customers.
Harihar Patnaik, chairman of Uttarakhand Gramin Bank, and Prakash Chandra Barod, general manager at the State Bank of India’s Corporate Office in Mumbai, attended the opening ceremony.
The bank said its expanding network is focused on improving access to financial services while supporting people seeking self-employment opportunities. Patnaik said Uttarakhand Gramin Bank has taken a leading role in providing loans for self-employment in the state.
Bank reports business growth and wider service network
According to the information shared at the event, the bank’s total business has crossed ₹15,000 crore. Customers are also being served through 1058 business representatives operating across its network.
The branch opening included recognition for women who have performed well through self-help groups. Business representatives were also honoured with mementoes during the programme.
Regional Manager Vijay Kumar briefed customers about Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti and Suraksha Bima Yojana, described as providing a benefit of ₹2 lakh, as well as the Atal Pension Yojana. The session was intended to familiarise customers with these financial and social security schemes.
Digital services launched for customers
The bank introduced several digital facilities alongside the new branch. The Disa app will enable customers to open accounts online from home, reducing the need to visit a branch for that process.
Uttarakhand Gramin Bank also launched WhatsApp banking through 9212005002. Customers seeking assistance related to loans can use 7088819197, according to the details shared at the event.
Officials from the regional office, including Jalaj Pandey and Sunil Arya, were present. Branch Manager Tej Krishna Singh, Neha Dhariyal, Akash Negi, Sanjay Patel, Kanchan Chauhan and Amit Bisht also attended.
The new branch combines conventional banking access with account-opening and support channels delivered through mobile and messaging platforms. Its opening also places the bank’s self-employment lending and customer outreach efforts directly within the Almora area.
Conclusion
Uttarakhand Gramin Bank’s 300th branch in Khatyari adds a local service point in Almora while extending digital account opening, WhatsApp banking and loan assistance to customers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where has Uttarakhand Gramin Bank opened its 300th branch?
The branch has opened in Khatyari on Lower Mall Road in Almora.
Q. Who attended the branch inauguration?
Bank chairman Harihar Patnaik and SBI Corporate Office Mumbai General Manager Prakash Chandra Barod attended the event.
Q. What is the bank’s total business?
The bank’s total business has crossed ₹15,000 crore.
Q. How many business representatives serve the bank’s customers?
The bank provides customer services through 1058 business representatives.
Q. Which digital services were launched?
The bank launched the Disa app for online account opening, WhatsApp banking through 9212005002 and a loan assistance number, 7088819197.
