Srinagar, April 11: Carrying forward its plans of expansion and to serve the people across the nook and corner of the state, JK Bank today opened yet another branch in Kunzar area of the North Kashmir. This raised the overall branch strength of the bank to 558.

The branch was inaugurated by Mr Mohd Amin Pandaw, Vice President Kashmir North amidst enthusiastic locals, who looked quiet happy on seeing their demand of having a branch in the locality fulfilled. Speaking on the occasion Mr Pandow informed that the branch is provided with all the latest facilities like anywhere, ATM card facility etc. He said that the branch upholding the Bank’s policy of serving to empower would help in economic empowerment of the people by generating employment as well as increasing business in the area. He further urged people to make saving a habit and sought full cooperation from them.

The function was also attended by Mr Nazir Nowshseri, Vice President Kashmir South, Mr M. Syed Wani BDSM Baramulla as well as prominent personalities of the area. Mr Nazir Ahmad Nowsheri while congratulating the people of the area said that J&K Bank is at its present position only because of the people of the state and it is just the honest and positive approach of people which will carry them forward.

The official of Business Development and Promotion Centre, Baramulla, assured people that they will be coming to them and providing them various banking facilities. The people of the area have been demanding a JK Bank branch from a long time. Speaking on the occasion, Chairman of the local Beopar Mandal thanked JK Bank Management for paying heed to their long pending demand. He assured that they would give all possible support to the Bank accepting J&K Bank’s importance and role in the lives of the local populace.

In his brief address Business Development and Sales Manager, Baramulla, reiterated the J&K Bank’s focus on the state and said that we are aiming to match international banking standards.

In the end the branch manager, Mr. Aijaz Ahmad Bhat, thanked people for helping selflessly in setting up the branch. He assured them of all possible cooperation. On the very first day the branch had an overwhelming response as nearly 300 accounts were opened.