Empowering SHG Members: Sikkim’s Bankers Committee Conducts Outreach Camp on Credit Linkage at Chongrang
In a move to empower rural women in Sikkim, the State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) and Sikkim Rural Livelihood Mission (SRLM) joined forces to organize an outreach camp on Self-Help Group (SHG) credit linkage at Chongrang Block, Yuksam-Tashiding Subdivision. The event aimed to enhance financial literacy among rural women SHG members and provide access to banking services, ultimately promoting economic growth and livelihood enhancement.
Held at the auditorium hall of the Block Administrative Centre, Chongrang, the camp attracted over 100 women SHG members from the area. Key officials, including SDM Yuksam Chandan S Limboo, Panchayat President Ganga Maya Chettri, Panchayat Member Beena Limboo, AGM NABARD Rupen Lamichhaney, SLBC Sikkim Chief Manager Gadadhar Ray, and Lead Bank Chief Manager Kallol Bhattacharya, were present as guests of honor. Representatives from various nationalized banks also participated in the event.
During the camp, experts from SLBC, nationalized banks, and SRLM provided insights on government schemes, financial assistance opportunities, skill development programs, and hassle-free loans tailored for SHGs. SLBC State Head Mr. Majumdar elaborated on the role of SLBC in SHG credit linkage and briefed attendees on various welfare schemes available. He emphasized the importance of banking awareness among SHG members and encouraged them to utilize government-backed financial schemes for economic growth and livelihood enhancement.
SDM Yuksam Chandan S Limboo emphasized the significance of banking awareness among SHG members, urging them to take advantage of government-backed financial schemes to boost economic growth and enhance livelihoods. He also highlighted the need for a nationalized bank in the Yuksam-Tashiding Subdivision to improve banking accessibility. Other speakers, including AGM NABARD Rupen Lamichhaney, APM SRLM Gakul Gurung, and State Manager Sikkim CFL Project Hem Kumar Chettri, reiterated the importance of financial inclusion for SHGs and encouraged members to actively participate in credit linkage programs.
The event covered a range of topics, including central government insurance schemes such as Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY). The camps’ success demonstrates the collaboration’s efforts to promote financial inclusion and improve access to banking services for rural women in Sikkim. By providing SHG members with the necessary knowledge and resources, the event aims to empower them to take control of their financial futures and build a more sustainable economic future for themselves and their communities.
Original Source: https://www.indiatodayne.in/sikkim/story/sikkims-bankers-committee-hold-outreach-camp-on-shg-credit-linkage-at-chongrang-1190910-2025-03-29?utm_source=rssfeed
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Publish Date: 2025-03-29 11:42:00
