CM Vishnu Dev Sai inaugurated the PNB branch, ATM and deposit machine in the Nawa Raipur Indravati Bhavan complex. He emphasized transparent payment from DBT and banking expansion in rural areas.
Raipur, 19 August 2025. Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai inaugurated the new branch, ATM and deposit machine of Punjab National Bank in the Indravati Bhawan complex in Nawa Raipur today. On this occasion, he congratulated the employees of Indravati Bhavan, Nawa Raipur and nearby citizens and bank officials and employees.
Chief Minister Sai said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, there has been great progress in the field of financial inclusion in the country. Earlier, the amount of plans was given cash, causing leakage problems. But now the amount is reaching the beneficiaries in a direct and transparent manner through the expansion of banking facilities and direct benefit transfer (DBT). He informed that along with peace restoration in Bastar region, banking facilities are being expanded rapidly. With the establishment of new bank branches in remote villages of Surguja and Bastar zones, the government’s resolve to “reach banking facility” is being fulfilled.
Finance Minister Mr. O. P. Chaudhary said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Sai, continuous work is being done in Chhattisgarh towards good governance. There is immense possibilities for the banking sector and economy of the state in the coming time. He said that Chhattisgarh will play an important role in the creation of developed India and banks should also make active contribution in it.
Mr. Mukesh Bansal, Secretary to the Chief Minister, Mr. Ashok Chandra, Managing Director of Punjab National Bank, other officers and dignitaries were present on the occasion.