Formal Inauguration of Bajura Branch of NIC ASIA Bank

20.12.2017

NIC ASIA Bank’s new branch in Martadi, Bajura, which was established in partnership
with UKaid Sakchyam Access to Finance programme (Sakchyam) was inaugurated
today (December 19, 2017) by Mr. Padam Baduwal, Mayor of Badimalika Municipality in
presence of Mr. Narayan Prasad Poudel, the Executive Director (Financial Institution
Regulation Department) of Rastra Bank, at the branch premises. The Branch situated at
Badimalika Municipality Ward 08 of, Martadi, Bajura was the private Commercial Bank to
have a full fledge physical branch in the district. The soft opening of this branch took
place on 6th July, 2017.
Under the "Sathi Sangai Sakchyam Bandai" project with Sakchyam, NIC ASIA Bank "Bank Pani Sathi Pani", in addition to establishing the Martadi branch, will also establish three branchless banking (BLB) touch points in Bajura and adjacent districts. Sakchyam is a UKaid funded Access to Finance Programme implemented for DFID Nepal by Louis Berger. It is being implemented in Nepal in partnership with local and international
institutions.

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