The 197th Meeting of SLBC of Andhra Pradesh (14th SLBC meeting of reorganized A.P State) was conducted on 23.12.2016 at Vijayawada at 10.30 A.M. Sri N Chandrababu Naidu, Hon’ble Chief Minister of AP has attended the meeting as Chief Guest. The detailed list of participants is enclosed. Sri Suresh N Patel, MD & CEO, Andhra Bank & President, SLBC of AP at the outset stated that it is unique that Hon’ble Chief Minister has been interacting on daily basis and spending nearly 3-4 hours to address the issues & difficulties faced by the people. His so proactive role for digitization is a source of great encouragement for all. He also appreciated the Government & Bankers as Andhra Pradesh is the first state which took proactive steps and organized special SLBC meeting after Demonetization was announced. He further appreciated the bank staff for rendering good services at field level even under higher pressure. He flagged the following issues for deliberation to resolve the issues: Move towards digital way of transactions Cash less e-PDS and conversion of dealers as additional BCs Focus on Rabi lending and to service sector Efforts be made by all branches to achieve Annual Credit plan 2016-17 under various sectors. (Action: All Banks & GoAP) 2.0 Sri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Hon’ble Chief Minister of A.P highlighted the following aspects: He appreciated the bankers for their cooperation in achievement of good contribution to GSP by Andhra Pradesh state Government in the country. He sought the cooperation of bankers in achieving 15% growth rate in the state. State Government has handled present crisis with focused approach constantly. This year state has registered 29% deficit in rain fall. Government has taken up several initiatives to revive the agriculture sector and wish to make Agriculture as viable and profitable venture. Government has introduced Rainguns technology to mitigate dry spell and to overcome any drought situations in the state. Government of India has awarded the State Government on “Best Water Management practices”. Advised bankers to make adequate currency available for farmers for the present Rabi season. Sought cooperation of bankers’ in extending finance to service sector, a viable sector. Desired coordination between Government & Banks for implementation of Government sponsored schemes. Public is having inhibitions in using technology.
The 197th Meeting of SLBC of Andhra Pradesh (14th SLBC meeting of reorganized A.P State) was conducted on 23.12.2016 at Vijayawada at 10.30 A.M. Sri N Chandrababu Naidu, Hon’ble Chief Minister of AP has attended the meeting as Chief Guest. The detailed list of participants is enclosed. Sri Suresh N Patel, MD & CEO, Andhra Bank & President, SLBC of AP at the outset stated that it is unique that Hon’ble Chief Minister has been interacting on daily basis and spending nearly 3-4 hours to address the issues & difficulties faced by the people. His so proactive role for digitization is a source of great encouragement for all. He also appreciated the Government & Bankers as Andhra Pradesh is the first state which took proactive steps and organized special SLBC meeting after Demonetization was announced. He further appreciated the bank staff for rendering good services at field level even under higher pressure. He flagged the following issues for deliberation to resolve the issues: Move towards digital way of transactions Cash less e-PDS and conversion of dealers as additional BCs Focus on Rabi lending and to service sector Efforts be made by all branches to achieve Annual Credit plan 2016-17 under various sectors. (Action: All Banks & GoAP) 2.0 Sri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Hon’ble Chief Minister of A.P highlighted the following aspects: He appreciated the bankers for their cooperation in achievement of good contribution to GSP by Andhra Pradesh state Government in the country. He sought the cooperation of bankers in achieving 15% growth rate in the state. State Government has handled present crisis with focused approach constantly. This year state has registered 29% deficit in rain fall. Government has taken up several initiatives to revive the agriculture sector and wish to make Agriculture as viable and profitable venture. Government has introduced Rainguns technology to mitigate dry spell and to overcome any drought situations in the state. Government of India has awarded the State Government on “Best Water Management practices”. Advised bankers to make adequate currency available for farmers for the present Rabi season. Sought cooperation of bankers’ in extending finance to service sector, a viable sector. Desired coordination between Government & Banks for implementation of Government sponsored schemes. Public is having inhibitions in using technology.