Jammu: Chief Secretary Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta today inaugurated the celebrations of Diamond Jubilee function of Reserve Bank of India, Jammu, organized to mark the completion of the central bank’s 60 years here.
A function organised to mark the occasion at RBI Jammu was inaugurated by Dr Mehta in presence of Kamal P. Patnaik, Regional Director, RBI, senior officials from RBI and its present and retired staff members, an official press release informed.
It said a video showcasing the journey of RBI Jammu from 1962 was played at the function.
The important milestones and achievements of RBI Jammu were highlighted in the video. A memoir on RBI Jammu’s journey during these 60 years was also unveiled by the Chief Secretary.
Dr. Mehta congratulated all the present and retired staff members of RBI Jammu present on the occasion.
He highlighted that despite the challenges posed by Covid-19 in the last few years, the economy of J&K has shown robust growth and complemented the efforts of RBI in ensuring a strong financial ecosystem in the UT. He further assured them about the support of UT Administration in its commitment for creating an enabling atmosphere for sustained economic growth in the region.
Dr. Mehta also acknowledged the contribution of RBI, Jammu in developing the region and hoped that the staff members of RBI will continue to work hard in collaboration with UT administration to make J&K a developed economy.
Kamal P. Patnaik, Regional Director, RBI also congratulated its staff members, present and retired, on completing 60 years and appreciated their efforts. He exhorted the RBI employees to work even harder to take the country forward in this ‘Amrit Kaal’.
Retired employees of the bank were also felicitated at the function.
The event ended with a vote of thanks by Sandeep Mittal, General Manager of the bank.
