New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi. The function was witnessed at over 3000 locations across the country, including Malegaon and Nashik, that were connected to the main event in Delhi.
Speaking on the occasion, Modi said that through the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), banking services will conveniently reach the remotest places in the country, and the people living there.
Recalling that the Union Government had earlier rolled out the Jan Dhan Yojana to establish financial inclusion, Prime Minister Modi said, "Today’s launch of IPPB is one more step to achieve this objective."
He claimed that IPPB branches have opened across 650 districts on Saturday.
Stating that a postman has long been a respected and accepted person in the villages, Modi said, "The trust on the postmen remains, despite the advent of modern technology. The Government’s approach is to reform existing frameworks and structures, and hence, transform them in accordance with the changing times."
He said that there are over 1.5 lakh post offices and over three lakh postmen or “grameen dak sevaks” who are connected to the people of the country. "Now they shall be empowered with smartphones and digital devices to provide financial services", he said.
Enumerating the benefits of IPPB, he said it will enable money transfer, transfer of government benefits, bill payments and other services such as investment and insurance.
"Postmen would deliver these services at the doorstep. IPPB branches will also facilitate digital transactions, and help deliver the benefits of schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, which provide assistance to farmers", he said.
The Prime Minister said that since 2014, the Union Government has been dealing firmly with the distortions and problems that had arisen in India’s banking sector due to indiscriminate loan advances. He said existing loans have been reviewed and a professional approach has been taken with regard to the banking sector. He mentioned other measures such as the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill, which have been taken to ensure that the guilty are punished.
The Prime Minister said that now Mudra loans worth over 13 lakh crore rupees have been given to the poor and middle class, for creating self-employment opportunities.
"Today, as India achieves its best ever Asian Games performance, and the economy shows excellent growth numbers, the entire country is full of new self-confidence. This is the result of the collective efforts of the people", he said.
"Today India is not just the fastest growing economy in the world, but also the country that is eradicating poverty the fastest", he added.
The Prime Minister said that 3 lakh “dak sevaks” would be the key to provide financial services to every home, every farmer and every small enterprise in the villages. He mentioned that in recent months, several steps have been taken for the welfare of “dak sevaks” and to meet their long pending demand.
"These have led to a substantial increase in their salary. The IPPB branches shall reach over 1.5 lakh post offices across the country within the next few months", he said.
Meanwhile, Malegaon Post Office also organised a special event which was linked with the main event in Delhi for the inauguration of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) in the city. Maharashtra Minister Dada Bhuse, Malegaon Mayor Shaikh Rasheed and others were present at the function.
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