(a) whether Punjab National Bank has donated a large amount for the establishment of libraries, so that they may function as centre for rural literacy and public awareness ;
(b) if so, the details thereof ;
(c) if so, whether other national banks are also considering to establish such centres in backward States like Bihar ;
(d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise ; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor ?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI BALASAHEB VIKHE PATIL)
(a) & (b) : Punjab National Bank (PNB) has reported that it has donated a sum of Rupees five lacs to Gramin Swabhiman (Regd.) for establishment of Library Literacy Centres in the following identified rural areas of Delhi where PNB Branches are already functioning :
1. Maidan Garhi (IGNOU) 2. Burari 3. Mewla Maharajpur 4. Qutabgarh 5. Paprawat