Jammu, Oct. 25 -- Expanding access to banking services in rural areas, J&K Bank today opened an Easy Banking Unit (EBU) at village Chakra in Hiranagar, district Kathua.

Union Minister of State for the Prime Minister's Office Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the unit in the presence of MLA Rajiv Jasrotia, Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma and the Bank's General Manager & Divisional Head (Jammu) Ashok Gupta amid a large gathering of local residents.

Former MLA Kuldip Raj, local public representatives, prominent persons, senior administration and Bank officials were also present on the occasion.

The new unit will bring banking services closer to residents of Chakra and adjoining areas, making it more convenient for them to meet their ...