First SBI branch at Nonei
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 19 2012:
On 19 July 2012 Nonei and the nearby areas were brimming with excitement and enthusiasm on the occasion of the inauguration of the first branch of State Bank of India in the Longmai Area.
The branch was inaugurated by Brigadier Navneet Kumar, Cdr 9 Sect, who dedicated the branch to the civil population and the brave troops of Assam Rifles who share the hardships of living in some of the remotest areas in North East India which has been deprived of the privileges of banking facilities.
Amu Kamei the President of Zeliangrong Union also played a key role in establishing liaison and coordinating various issues which resulted in early opening of the State Bank of India Branch at Nonei.
This is the first branch in the Longmai Area and will cater to the needs of the civil population, the Assam Rifles and the other agencies deployed in the area.
On this occasion, the new Durga Mandir built by troops of 10 Assam Rifles was also inaugurated by Brig Navneet Kumar.
The Brass Band and Jazz Band of 10 Assam Rifles along with a dance troupe of young students from the Longmai Area provided a cultural program for all present.
The inauguration was attended by approximately 100 civilians along with the troops of 10 Assam Rifles.
Amongst the other dignitaries present were, Mr James Thatlina AGM RBO State Bank of India and Mr Amu Kamei the President of Zeliangrong Union.
The civilians thanked the Assam Rifles, Mr Amu Kamei and the State Bank of India for this wonderful gift as this facility is a dawn to further development in the Area.