Bank of Baroda installs Water Purifiers at Cutbona Jetty, South Goa, to support fishing community under CSR Program
Panaji, 6th September 2025: Bank of Baroda, one of India’s leading public sector banks, installed two water purifiers at Cutbona Jetty in the Salcete Block of South Goa. This initiative, as a part of bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, aims to provide safe and hygienic drinking water to the local fishing community and jetty workers.
The event witnessed the enthusiastic participation of over 150 jetty workers, community leaders, and officials from various sectors, reflecting strong engagement from the local community.
The inaugural event was graced by the esteemed presence of Shri Prasanna A Acharya (IAS), Secretary, Fisheries & Animal Husbandry, Goa; Shri. Lal Singh, Executive Director, Bank of Baroda; Dr. Shamila Monteiro, Director of Fisheries, Goa; Shri. Shailendra Kumar Sinha, General Manager & Zonal Head, Bank of Baroda, Pune; and Shri. Kumar Keshav, Regional Head, Panaji, Bank of Baroda, Panaji. Chairpersons of Fishermen’s Federations and Associations, along with other key stakeholders, also attended the event.
The dignitaries emphasized the importance of clean drinking water in supporting the health, hygiene, and livelihoods of the fishing community. They also urged fishermen to take full advantage of banking services, insurance products, and social security schemes, ensuring that these benefits reach every eligible individual and household.
As part of its broader vision of driving financial inclusion, Bank of Baroda actively works to extend the benefits of government schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), APY and Kisan Credit Card (KCC), enabling coastal communities to access affordable credit, insurance, and social security.
By addressing health and hygiene needs while strengthening economic resilience, this CSR initiative reflects Bank of Baroda’s longstanding commitment to driving inclusive growth and creating meaningful social impact within coastal communities.
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