Prime Minister’s Office PM launches India Post Payments Bank – a major initiative towards financial inclusion 01 SEP 2018 The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today launched the   India Post Payments Bank   ( IPPB ) at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi. The function was witnessed at over 3000 locations across the country, which were connected to the main event in Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that through the India Post Payments Bank, banking services will conveniently reach the remotest places in the country, and the people living there. He recalled that the Union Government had earlier rolled out the Jan Dhan Yojana to establish financial inclusion. He said that today’s launch of   IPPB   is one more step to achieve this objective. He said   IPPB   branches have opened across 650 districts today. The Prime Minister said that the postman has long been a respected and accepted person in the villages. He said the tru...

Minimum Government - Maximum Governance: Prime Minister had given the mantra of 'Minimum Government, Maximum Governance'. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions PM addresses Civil Servants on the occasion of Civil Services Day 15 awards presented under various categories Citizen is essential stakeholder of governance, says Dr Jitendra Singh The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed Civil Servants on the occasion of Civil Services Day. He said the occasion is one of Appreciation, Evaluation and Introspection. He described the Prime Minister’s Award as a step towards motivating civil servants, and congratulated the awardees. He said the awards also indicate the priorities of the Government. He said that the priority programmes such as Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Deendayal Upadhyay Kaushalya Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, and Digital Payments, for which awards have been given, are important programmes for New India. Speaking on the subject...