Tura, Jan 30: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma inaugurated the first branch of Punjab National Bank in Tura on Sunday afternoon at Thakurbari, Tura Bazar.
Inaugurated the 1st branch of Punjab National Bank in Tura. I’m hopeful that this new bank will provision convenient banking services closer to the people especially those availing financial assistance. I’m happy to learn that the Bank will expand to rural areas of Garo Hills. pic.twitter.com/5LskZO2X6c
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) January 30, 2022
In his address the chief minister spoke about the significance of banks in boosting the economy.
He asked the banking fraternity to always put peoples’ interest first which would go a long way in instilling goodwill.
“Many a times sarkari mindset of banking staff compels customers to wait in line for 3-4 hours just to submit an application in a bank. Such behavior needs to be done away with and the private banking fraternity can play a very important role in this,” suggested the chief minister.
He said the setting up of another bank in Tura- PNB will further expand banking facilities in the region and also boost the economy.
“Exponential growth in the economy can only be seen by infusing funds through banks and financial institutions and entrepreneurs and businessmen need to take such risks by taking money from the banks and investing in the economy’s growth,” said Conrad sangma.
