State Bank of India (SBI) inaugurated its branch office at Jakhama Town on 27th August 2024.   Chief General Manager, Guwahati Circle, Sahadevan Radhakrishnan unveiled the plaque along with Southern Angami Public Union, President Er. Tepul Hopovi. In his address, CGM Sahadevan Radhakrishnan said that Jakhama branch is a full-fledged branch which means not only saving bank accounts, the branch can provide all kind of deposit services, investment services, insurance, remittance and financial recruitment services and agriculture loans and students’ loans will also be provided.

Further he also mentioned that the branch will continue to be providing great service to the society to grow and in the process the branch will also grow here, he added.

In his short speech, Er. Tepul lauded the SBI officials and said that it has been the long felt desire to have SBI branch in their area. He called upon the people of the area to lend their support to the bank and make the best use of the facilities provided. He also said that the bank will not just be for the Jakhama Town but also for the neighbouring villages as well.

Youth President, Jakhama Vishuthazo Kirha also spoke on the occasion. Earlier, Senior Pastor, Jakhama Baptist Church, Rev. Zapovil Sophie invoked God's blessings. DGM (B&O) Jorhat Module, Sarabhi Bhattacharya delivered welcome address while vote of thanks was pronounced by Regional Manager RBO Dimapur, Huber A S Wungshim. The program was attended by bank officials, SDO (C) Jakhama, Town Committee Jakhama and all Village Councils Chairmen from Southern Angami, Public leaders and well-wishers. Arenla Aier chaired the function.

(Shalong, IA Jakhama)