PM Narendra Modi Dedicates 75 Digital Banking Units to the Nation Launches Kotak Mahindra Bank’s Digital Banking Units in Gujarat
Ahmedabad : Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today dedicated 75 Digital Banking Units (DBUs) to the nation under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, a celebration of the 75th year of India’s independence. Partnering the government’s “75 Digital Banking Units (DBUs) in 75 Districts” initiative, Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (“KMBL”/ “Kotak”) launched two Digital Banking Units at Surat and Mehsana in Gujarat. The DBUs in Surat and Mehsana districts will digitally enable and financially empower communities.
Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India graced the occasion and inaugurated the Mehsana DBU of Kotak Mahindra Bank. Eminent dignitaries graced both the branches with their esteemed presence.
Union Minister, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur said “Today is a landmark day as our country witnesses yet another digital milestone. The digital revolution was envisaged by our Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in 2014 with initiatives such as Jan Dhan and Aadhaar. Today the launch of the 75 DBUs is a step further and will ensure that the benefits of digital banking reach every nook and corner or the country. I applaud the efforts of Kotak Mahindra Bank in digitally enabling every strata of the community through offerings such as Kotak811, Aadhaar on Wheels and now simplifying the lives of the common people through the DBUs.”
Virat Diwanji, Group President and Head – Consumer Bank and Member, Group Management Council, Kotak Mahindra Bank said, “Over the past 75 years, the country has come a long way, to be counted among major economies of the world. The foundation for this growth comprises education, empowerment and enterprise – all seamlessly connected to banking tenets. We at Kotak are privileged to have contributed to the growth of our nation by enabling ambitions since our inception. We are extremely proud to partner Hon. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s quest to accelerate financial empowerment through DBUs, and thereby contribute to the dream of a financially sound, secure and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.”
Proposed during the Union Budget tabled earlier this year, the “75 DBUs in 75 Districts” initiative aims to accelerate digital banking adoption among Indians. KMBL’s DBUs based in Surat and Mehsana are well-equipped, well-connected, digitally-inclusive centres accelerating digital adoption in India. Each DBU offers customer engagement through self-service (do-it-yourself) as well as assisted modes.
In self-service zones, customers can access automated devices 24×7 to execute various transactions like cash withdrawal, cash deposit, cheque deposit, passbook and statement printing, account inquiry, and also access banking and product information, etc. The self-service zones are installed with smart tablets to ensure seamless access. In assisted zones (available to customers during business hours), customers can access full-scale banking services (sans teller services) – including account opening, loan application/ disbursal*, digital onboarding, government services and schemes, Aadhaar services, etc,.