Women SHG member appointed as a banking agent is called ______.

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SSC CHSL Exam 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 02 Aug, 2023 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Bank Sakhi.Key Points

"Bank Sakhi" is a term used for women Self-Help Group (SHG) members who are appointed as banking agents.
These women act as a bridge between the bank and the rural population, especially women, who may not be familiar with banking procedures.
They provide banking services like account opening, deposit, withdrawal, and other financial services to the community they serve.

Additional Information

Self-help groups are committees that act as financial intermediaries and are typically made up of 12 to 25 local women who are between the ages of 18 and 50.
A minimum of three members, any two of whom may work together to manage their account, should be authorized by the SHG.
The resolution may be submitted to the bank branch together with the properly completed application form that the promoter duly introduced.
"Bank Mitra" is a term used for business correspondents who act as agents of banks and provide basic banking services to the unbanked population.