GORAKHPUR, June 16 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday urged banks to expand their presence at the grassroots level and play a larger role in empowering farmers, women, youth and small entrepreneurs across rural Uttar Pradesh. He also assured citizens that the state government would address every genuine grievance through a responsive administration.

Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the Elite Club Branch of Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank at Gorakhnath Temple, the CM said banks should ensure that government welfare benefits, loans, credit facilities and financial services reach every eligible household.

"Banks should work with a service-oriented approach and ensure that every eligible person benefits from government schemes a...