Department of Financial Services Organises Credit Outreach Programme at Agartala, Tripura

Ministry of Finance Department of Financial Services Organises Credit Outreach Programme at Agartala, Tripura Loans amounting to ₹ 419.11 crore disbursed to 10,162 beneficiaries under Government of India flagship schemes

Posted On: 27 MAY 2026 4:01PM by PIB Delhi A Credit Outreach Program was conducted in Tripura West District on 26.05.2026 under the chairmanship of Shri M. Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance and was graced by the presence of Shri Jitendra Kumar Sinha, Chief Secretary, Government of Tripura.

During the program at Agartala, loans for ₹ 419.11 crore were released to 10,162 beneficiaries by various participating banks. NABARD and SIDBI also handed over the sanctions and disbursement cheques for various projects. Ambulances sanctioned to C.M.O by Punjab National Bank and Union Bank of India under their CSR programmes were flagged off during the event. Disbursement of cheques of ₹ 36.28 lakhsby State Bank of India for purchase of medical equipment were also handed over under their CSR programme. A branch of Union Bank of India at Santibazar, South Tripura, ATM by Punjab National Bank at Pecharthal, Unakoti and Customer Service Points of State Bank of India across five locations in Tripura were virtually inaugurated during the event.

In his address, Secretary (DFS) underscored the significant achievements realized in Tripura West district and across the state of Tripura under several Government of India flagship schemes. These include the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), PM MUDRA Yojana, PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, PM Suraksha Bima Yojana, and Atal Pension Yojana.

During the event at Agartala Sh. Parshant Goyal, Secretary finance, Tripura, Shri Ashwini Kumar Tewari, MD, SBI, Sh. M Paramasivam, ED PNB, G Rawat, DMD NABARD were present along with senior officials of DFS, State Government, District administration and Banks participated in the event.

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