Union Bank of India Consultative, Ideation process at regional level with branches held in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: Regional Office of Union Bank of India organized meeting of all Branch Heads on 17th & 18th August 2019 wherein collective consultative and ideation process was undertaken to align Banking with national priorities.
A press release from the bank added “As branches are the first point of contact with the customers, this consultative process is aimed at understanding performance of branches over a period of previous five years vis-à-vis opportunities available and growth potential in the respective command areas”.
“Through this process several ideas have emerged to align banking with area specific issues and enhancing ease of living by making branches more responsive to customers and enhancing digital access. The specific areas of discussion during the meeting included:- initiatives required for doubling farmers income, enhancing credit to small businesses particularly through psb59minutes.com and MUDRA schemes and empowering Women & SC/ST Entrepreneurs” it stated.
The meeting was presided by Mr.B S Venkatesh, GM, RMD Central Office, and Mr.T Nanjundappa Regional Head and Dy. Regional Head of Mangalaru Region were also present. They urged the Branch Heads to popularize focused schemes of the Government like MUDRA, psb59 loans, PMJJBY, PMSBY, PMJDY overdraft etc. He also directed branches to convey to customers about reduction in loan rates in various segments.
Mangalaru has 36 branches in the Region. Branches of Union Bank of India have extended credit aggregating to Rs.350 Crore under MSME, Rs.700 crores under Agriculture and Allied activities here in Mangalore region.
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Hundreds fall ill after suspected sewage contamination in Jaipur locality
Jaipur (PTI): Hundreds of residents of the Sushilpura area here have fallen ill over the last week, allegedly due to sewage contamination of the drinking water supply, sparking a health scare.
Several residents have reported similar symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, nausea, and fever, with children and the elderly among the worst affected. Locals claim the crisis has impacted nearly every household, forcing many to rely on water tankers or buy packaged drinking water.
Pooran Mal Kumawat, a resident, said his family has been unwell for several days.
"We have all been suffering from diarrhoea and weakness. My wife even had to take injections," he said.
Another resident, Janki Saini, said the situation has become increasingly difficult. "All three of my children are suffering from stomach pain and fever, and we are arranging water from outside," she said.
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Jagdish Sahu, who has spent thousands of rupees on medical treatment so far, highlighted the financial burden caused by the crisis.
"My mother and I are unwell, and I had to take my son for treatment. We are buying water daily, which is adding to our expenses," he said.
According to the residents, the problem began after road construction work in the area allegedly damaged underground pipelines, leading to sewage mixing with drinking water. Overflowing drains and broken streets have further worsened conditions, they said.
Dr Anil Mehta, in charge of a nearby government dispensary, said over 150 patients with similar symptoms have been treated in the last three days alone. Private practitioners in the area have also reported a surge in such cases.
Civil Lines MLA Gopal Sharma, who visited the area multiple times following protests by residents, said efforts were underway to resolve the issue.
"The government and administration are working hard to find a permanent solution at the earliest, and officials have been directed to restore the clean water supply," he said.
Sharma added that teams from the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) and the health department have been deployed, and relief measures such as the distribution of medicines and water supply arrangements are being carried out.
However, former Congress MLA Pratap Singh Khachariyawas alleged negligence on the part of the authorities and questioned the decision to undertake road work.
"If the road was in good condition, why was it dug up? Damage to sewer and water lines due to such work has led to this crisis," he said, warning of protests if the issue is not resolved soon.
Residents, meanwhile, said tanker supply remains inadequate despite assurances, and contaminated water continues to be used for non-drinking purposes.
Authorities said efforts are on to repair damaged pipelines and ensure safe drinking water, even as the health department continues to monitor the situation closely.
