SBI opens green channel counter

KANPUR: A green channel counter (GCC) was opened for the public at the State Bank of India's main branch on the occasion of its 56th anniversary.
Talking to media persons, SBI's deputy general manager Raj Tilak said at the counter, a customer could withdraw, deposit and transfer funds from one account to another up to Rs 40,000 in a day. A swipe machine is attached with a computer and the customer, while operating his account, can witness the entire process on the monitor."The new facility is eco-friendly and a customer has no need to fill any form or append any signature," he added.
The SBI came into existence on July 1, 1956 when the Imperial Bank was converted into the State Bank of India. Beside opening of the green channel counter, sapling plantation on main building campus, health camp and distribution of gifts and sweets at orphanage were also held on the occasion. Ajay Srivastava, another SBI official, informed that the bank had adopted 27 girl students and was responsible for their complete academic expenditure, including fee.
Later in the evening, a quiz was organised in which bank employees, customers and pensioners participated. Senior bank officials were also present on the occasion.