(a) whether the Government propose to open new branches of Regional Rural Banks
during 1999-2000 in different States, particularly in Bihar; and
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise?
(a) whether the Government propose to open new branches of Regional Rural Banks
during 1999-2000 in different States, particularly in Bihar; and
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI BALASAHEB VIKHE PATH) :
(a) and (b) Government have not imposed any restriction on Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
setting up more branches. Licences for opening of new bank branches are granted by
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) based on merits of each case specially looking into the
financial viability of such branches, the service area appraoch to rural lending and the
existing branch network in the area.