Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday virtually inaugurated new Axis Bank branches in Guptkashi and Jyotirmath during a programme held at the Mukhya Sevak Sadan at his official residence.
Expressing satisfaction over the expansion of banking services in these locations, CM Dhami said, "This step will accelerate financial inclusion as well as regional development. Both Guptkashi and Jyotirmath are important stops of the Char Dham Yatra. Opening of bank branches at these places will help the local people as well as the devotees."
He emphasised the significance of extending modern banking facilities to border areas and reiterated the state government’s commitment to supporting infrastructure development for all banks operating in Uttarakhand.
Highlighting the ongoing rehabilitation efforts in Jyotirmath, Dhami said, "With the cooperation of the Government of India, the work of the rehabilitation scheme is in progress in Jyotirmath at a cost of more than 1700 crores."
Referring to national progress under the central government, the Chief Minister added, "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is moving forward with the resolve of a developed India. This resolve will be fulfilled only when the person sitting at the end can be connected to the mainstream of development."
He also pointed to major financial inclusion schemes, saying, "Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, many schemes like Jan Dhan Yojana, Mudra Yojana have been implemented to connect every citizen of the country with banking services. More than 55 crore Jan Dhan accounts have been opened in the country. Now, through these accounts, the money of the beneficiaries of any scheme is reaching their accounts directly."
Dhami affirmed the state’s efforts in digital governance and financial accessibility, stating, "Devbhoomi Uttarakhand has come second in creating financial discipline. Our state has come first in the list of Sustainable Development Goals released by NITI Aayog. The state government is trying to make services like banking, financial services, and insurance reach every citizen. The state government is taking e-governance, mobile apps, and digital services to every village. Due to which the life of the people is becoming easier."