The Goa State Co-op Bank (GSCB) launched its 1st mobile ATM Van with Automated Teller Machine (ATM) to cater to the needs of remote corners especially in South Goa. The mobile ATM Van was equipped with a Banking counter, says a press release issued by the bank.
Ms. Kamakshi S. Pai (Chief General Manager of NABARD) inaugurated the mobile ATM. A large number of dignitaries hailing from the cooperative sector were present on the occasion.
The bank Chairman U. B. Phal Desai informed that Mobile ATM Van was sanctioned by National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD) through Financial Inclusion Fund (FIF) of NABARD. The Van will help the customers to access the banking facility in rural areas. He further informed that the bank has requested another mobile van so that the bank can serve the customers in North Goa too.
In her inaugural remarks, Mrs. Kamakshi Pai said the mobile van provided by Nabard will help villagers, old aged pensioners, widows, farmers, and others, who do not have easy access to the banks and the ATM.
Speaking on the occasion, Vikas Gaunekar registrar, cooperative societies said that the Mobile ATM van should be equipped with the latest technology for better connectivity especially in villages. Pandurang N. Kurtikar Vice Chairman proposed a vote of thanks.