Financial Inclusion




AADHAAR ENROLMENT AND UPDATION CENTRES:

Bank has an Enrolment Agency for Aadhaar Enrolment and Updation. As per UIDAI guidelines, our Bank has to establish 63 Aadhaar Seva Kendras (ASKs) in 10% of the bank branch premises. Accordingly, we have established 63 Aadhaar Enrolments and Updation Centres as on 01.04.2022 under Canara Bank registrar.
List of 63 ASKs established in Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank branches: Please click here to view the list





PM JAN DHAN YOJANA

PMJDY is a nationwide scheme launched by the Government of India to ensure financial inclusion of every individual who does not have a bank account in India. This scheme aims at providing access to financial services, namely, Banking / Savings & Deposit Accounts, Remittance, Credit, Insurance, and Pension in an affordable manner to all. This scheme was launched in August 2014 and according to reports by the Ministry of Finance, around 4 crore bank accounts have been opened under this scheme till September 2014. An individual can consider opening an account under this scheme with any bank branch or Business Correspondent (Bank Mitr) outlet. Further, accounts opened under PMJDY can be opened with Zero balance. However, if the account-holder wishes to get a cheque book, he/she will have to fulfill minimum balance criteria. The account holders under this scheme will be given a RuPay debit card which can be used across all ATMs for cash withdrawal.





PM JEEVAN JYOTI BIMA YOJANA(PMJJBY)

The PMJJBY is available to people in the age group of 18 to 50 years having a bank account who give their consent to join / enable auto-debit. Aadhar would be the primary KYC for the bank account. The life cover of Rs. 2 lakhs shall be for the one year period stretching from 1st June to 31st May and will be renewable. Risk coverage under this scheme is for Rs. 2 Lakh in case of death of the insured, due to any reason. The premium is Rs. 436 per annum which is to be auto-debited in one installment from the subscriber’s bank account as per the option given by him on or before 31st May of each annual coverage period under the scheme.

Lien period for the scheme is reduced from existing 45 days to 30 days w e f 01.06.2021.

The scheme is being offered by Life Insurance Corporation and all other life insurers who are willing to offer the product on similar terms with necessary approvals and tie up with banks for this purpose.





PM SURAKSHA BIMA YOJANA(PMSBY)

The Scheme is available to people in the age group 18 to 70 years with a bank account who give their consent to join / enable auto-debit on or before 31st May for the coverage period 1st June to 31st May on an annual renewal basis. Aadhar would be the primary KYC for the bank account. The risk coverage under the scheme is Rs.2 lakh for accidental death and full disability and Rs. 1 lakh for partial disability. The premium of Rs. 20 per annum is to be deducted from the account holder’s bank account through 'auto-debit' facility in one installment. The scheme is being offered by Public Sector General Insurance Companies or any other General Insurance Company who are willing to offer the product on similar terms with necessary approvals and tie up with banks for this purpose. Eligibility Anyone of age between 18 and 70 years can join the scheme through a Savings bank account Benefit The scheme offers a sum assured of Rs. 2 lakh on death of the insured member due to any accident annual premium of Rs. 20/- The coverage for permanent disability is up to Rs. 2 lakh.





ATAL PENSION YOJANA

The Government of India is concerned about the old age income security of the working poor and is focused on encouraging and enabling them to save for their retirement. To address the longevity risks among the workers in unorganized sector and to encourage the workers in unorganized sector to voluntarily save for their retirement.

In order to be eligible to open an account under APY, individuals:

  • Should be an Indian Citizen
  • Age limit should be between 18-40 years
  • Should have a valid Aadhaar number and mobile number
  • Individuals should have a valid bank account.





BUSINESS CORESSPONDENTS - BCS

Presently, our Bank has engaged 690 BC's, out of which 543 are deployed for Sub Service Area (SSA) locations, 147 for Non Sub Service Area (NON SSA) locations. Deployment of BC's is engaged through Technical Service Provider (TSP's) viz; ATYATI TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD deployed 424 BC's and INTEGRA MICRO SYSTEMS PVT LTD deployed 266 BC's. The agreement with TSP's is valid till 31.12.2023.