Latehar: Sandeep Kumar, Deputy Commissioner of Latehar, on Wednesday launched the Financial Inclusion Saturation Campaign 2026 to expand access to banking and financial services across the district.
The campaign will run from October 21 to December 31 in all Gram Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies through special camps organized by banks. Eligible beneficiaries will be enrolled under schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY).
The camps will also provide services including opening bank accounts, Aadhaar seeding, Re-KYC, Kisan Credit Card (KCC) applications, CKYC generation, nominee updates, and assistance in resolving issues related to dormant and unclaimed accounts.
Addressing officials and banking representatives, Sandeep Kumar stressed the need for coordinated efforts to ensure that eligible beneficiaries receive the benefits of financial inclusion schemes. He also urged residents to visit the nearest camp and avail themselves of the services being offered.
Awareness programmes on financial literacy and protection against digital fraud will also be conducted during the campaign. The launch programme was attended by District Public Relations Officer Dr. Chandan, Lead District Manager Narendra Srivastava, DIO Omendra Singh and other officials.