Hyderabad: The Financial inclusion campaign for Telangana began at Dabilguda Gram Panchayat in Maheswaram mandal of Ranga Reddy district on October 23, 2026. The State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC), Telangana, organised the camp with the Lead Bank Office in Ranga Reddy and the SBI Ameerpet branch. The event also formed part of the Department of Financial Services campaign, scheduled from October 21 to December 31.
RBI Hyderabad Regional Director Chinmoy Kumar attended as the chief guest, while SBI Hyderabad Circle Chief General Manager Nilesh Dwivedi participated as the guest of honour.
During the programme, SBI General Manager and SLBC Telangana Convenor Satish Kumar explained the campaign’s objectives. He also outlined the banking services available through camps at gram panchayats and urban local bodies.
RBI General Manager M. Gnana Suprabhat, in turn, explained the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Atal Pension Yojana. He further urged participants to complete re-KYC procedures and update nominations in their bank accounts.
Financial inclusion campaign extends banking support to residents
Representing the district administration, District Rural Development Officer L. Srilatha attended on the District Collector’s directions. She also assured the organisers of the administration’s necessary support for the campaign.
NABARD Hyderabad Deputy General Manager M.V.S.S. Srinivas addressed the gathering as well. Other attendees included Indian Overseas Bank Chief General Manager S. Gopal, Union Bank of India Deputy General Manager Baijnath Singh and Telangana Grameena Bank General Manager Krishna Sarma.
In addition, SBI Deputy General Manager Madhan Swaminathan of the Secunderabad Administrative Office and RBO Vikarabad Regional Manager Mohan Nayak Dhanawat attended the event. Dabilguda Sarpanch Yadamma and Upa Sarpanch Archana also participated.
Representatives of Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Bank of Baroda, Indian Bank, Central Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank were also present.
Around 500 people attended the camp. To facilitate access to banking services, participating banks established dedicated counters for financial inclusion schemes, re-KYC procedures and account nominations. They also assisted visitors with matters relating to unclaimed deposits.
Alongside these services, organisers conducted awareness sessions on cyber fraud prevention. The sessions provided participants with information on financial schemes and safe banking practices.
Lead District Manager Sushilkumar K.P. coordinated the programme in Ranga Reddy district.