Panaji, 6th September 2025: Bank of Baroda, one of India’s leading public sector banks, has installed two water purifiers at Cutbona Jetty in the Salcete Block of South Goa. This initiative, part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, is aimed at ensuring safe and hygienic drinking water for the local fishing community and jetty workers.
The event drew the enthusiastic participation of more than 150 jetty workers, community leaders, and officials from various sectors, reflecting strong community engagement.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Shri Prasanna A Acharya (IAS), Secretary, Fisheries & Animal Husbandry, Goa; Shri Lal Singh, Executive Director, Bank of Baroda; Dr. Shamila Monteiro, Director of Fisheries, Goa; Shri Shailendra Kumar Sinha, General Manager & Zonal Head, Bank of Baroda, Pune; and Shri Kumar Keshav, Regional Head, Panaji, Bank of Baroda. Chairpersons of Fishermen’s Federations and Associations, along with other key stakeholders, were also present.
Dignitaries emphasized the importance of clean drinking water in supporting the health, hygiene, and livelihoods of the fishing community. They also encouraged fishermen to take full advantage of banking services, insurance products, and social security schemes to ensure that these benefits reach every eligible household.
As part of its broader financial inclusion drive, Bank of Baroda continues to actively promote government-backed schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), Atal Pension Yojana (APY), and Kisan Credit Card (KCC). These initiatives help coastal communities access affordable credit, insurance, and social security.
By addressing health and hygiene needs alongside strengthening economic resilience, this CSR effort reflects Bank of Baroda’s long-standing commitment to inclusive growth and meaningful social impact within coastal communities.
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