MLA & Chairman DPDB Noklak P. Longon inaugurated the Nagaland State Cooperative Bank Noklak. In his speech, Longon said the opening of the 22nd branch which is located at Kiamngan ward, Noklak town is a milestone achievement for the people of Noklak. He said that the economy of the district is based on agri-related activities and the opening of Nagaland State Cooperative Bank will boost the economy and uplift the rural and urban people of the district. He advised the people to get loans from the banks and repay timely. He requested the staff of the Bank to give guidance for the upliftment of the people and urged the people of the district to start opening accounts in Nagaland State Co-operative Bank and avail all benefits of the bank.

Longon also urged the people of the district to work hard and start businesses with the loan available in the banks. 

MLA Benei M Lamthiu gave his sincere appreciation to all the pioneers and stakeholders for the achievement in opening the 22nd Branch of Nagaland State Cooperative Bank Ltd at Noklak. This Bank is not only for financial inclusion but also for income generation and a source of livelihood, he added. Benei urged the people to give full cooperation to the staff of Nagaland State Cooperative and get full benefits. Earlier Benei M Lamthiu inaugurated the NStCB ATM booth at Noklak town.

In his keynote address, MD NStCB, Bendangnungsang said NStCB is to help the customers to achieve economic success and financial security. While elaborating on the Social Security Schemes, he requested all the account holders and customers to open social security schemes. He also spoke on Cash Deposit Ratio and Non-Performing Assets.

Deputy Commissioner Noklak, Arikumba thanked the Nagaland State Cooperative Bank Ltd for opening its branch at Noklak Town. Though the staff might face difficulties in the initial stage, he requested them to extend all possible help and guide the people so that they can do something good for the people. He also urged all the people of the district to give full cooperation to the staff and appealed to the citizens to use the facilities which are available in the banks and maintained a sense of belongingness.

Vice Chairman, NStCB Kekhwengulo Lea, President Khiamniungan Tribal Council M.Thango, Former Vice-President Khiamniungan Tribal Council, L.L Buming, and President VDB Block Union Panpan also spoke during the occasion.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by GM NStCB Jonah Sema, and a vote of thanks was delivered by Jt. RCS, Tuensang (i/c ARCS, Noklak) Chume Chang. 

General Manager Officer –in –Charge, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Tiakala Ao, in her message, mentioned that the opening of the new branch of NStCCB Ltd. in Noklak district will further enhance the accessibility and convenience of the bank’s customers in this remote part of the state and enable them to avail the benefits of various schemes and initiative launched by the bank.

(K. K. Chim, IA Noklak)