DIMAPUR: Employees of the State Bank of India (SBI) serving in Nagaland have voluntarily contributed one day’s salary towards the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF), Nagaland, to support relief and rehabilitation efforts for landslide-affected families in Mon district.
A cheque for Rs 25 lakh was formally handed over to Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio by a delegation of senior SBI officials during a courtesy visit to the chief minister’s residence in Dimapur.
The delegation was led by Narendra Pratap Singh, Deputy General Manager (B&O), Administrative Office, Jorhat, and Rajiv Roy, Regional Manager, Regional Business Office (RBO), Dimapur.
According to SBI, the contribution reflects the collective commitment of its employees towards the welfare of the people of Nagaland, particularly those affected by natural calamities.
During the interaction, the SBI delegation reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to supporting state government initiatives aimed at providing relief and assistance to people in need.
The bank stated that the initiative exemplifies the spirit of unity, empathy and social responsibility among SBI employees, who voluntarily came forward to support the affected communities.
As the country’s largest public sector bank, SBI said it has continued to promote financial inclusion and social welfare through its network of 78 branches across Nagaland. The contribution, it added, further strengthens the bank’s longstanding association with the people of the state and underscores its commitment to responsible corporate citizenship.
