Government of India Strengthens Financial Services for Divyangjans
The Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, convened a two-day workshop to implement the Reservation Policy for public sector banks, insurance companies, and financial institutions. The workshop aimed to improve accessibility of financial services to Divyangjans and enhance the ability of officials to serve the community better. Senior functionaries from RBI, PFRDA, and 12 public sector banks participated in the workshop, alongside functional experts from various organizations.
Key Takeaways:
- The Department of Financial Services convened a two-day workshop to implement the Reservation Policy for public sector banks, insurance companies, and financial institutions.
- The workshop aimed to improve accessibility of financial services to Divyangjans and enhance the ability of officials to serve the community better.
- Senior functionaries from RBI, PFRDA, and 12 public sector banks participated in the workshop.
- Functional experts from organizations such as the Department of Personnel & Training and the Office of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities shared insights on constitutional provisions of reservation and accessibility guidelines.
- The workshop also covered provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017.
- The event highlighted the government's commitment to make financial services accessible to all.
- Participants discussed the role and responsibilities of Liaison Officers and the handling of public grievances.
- The workshop aimed to strengthen the ability of officials to implement various welfare measures uniformly.
Statistics:
- 12 public sector banks participated in the workshop.
- 7 public sector insurance companies participated in the workshop.
- 7 public sector financial institutions participated in the workshop.
- The workshop featured functional experts from 2 organizations: Department of Personnel & Training and Office of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities.
- The government's commitment to accessible financial services was emphasized throughout the workshop.
Sources:
- India Education Diary