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SBI gets lead bank role for new Anjaw district in Arunachal

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Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2004-05/389 · issued 07 Mar 2005 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI assigns State Bank of India as lead bank for the newly formed Anjaw district in Arunachal Pradesh, effective from December 4, 2003. No changes to lead bank responsibilities in other districts.
The rule, in the simplest words
How it plays out — a real example

As a lead bank officer in Anjaw district, Rohan from SBI will coordinate with other banks to prepare district credit plans and convene bankers' meetings to ensure that all banks are working together to provide financial services to the new district.

What changed

The Government of Arunachal Pradesh created Anjaw district by splitting Lohit district, effective December 4, 2003. RBI has now assigned SBI as the lead bank for Anjaw district. Lead bank arrangements for all other districts in the state remain unchanged.

What it means for you

SBI must now coordinate banking development and credit planning for Anjaw district, including preparing district credit plans and convening bankers' meetings. Other banks operating in Anjaw will need to align with SBI's lead bank initiatives. This ensures structured financial inclusion in the new district.

What you must do

Who it affects

State Bank of India, All banks operating in Arunachal Pradesh, Lead banks of other districts in Arunachal Pradesh

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Regulatory timeline

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When was Anjaw district formed?

The district was formed with effect from December 4, 2003, by bifurcating Lohit district, as per a government notification dated February 16, 2004.

Does this change affect lead bank responsibilities for other districts?

No, the lead bank responsibilities for all other districts in Arunachal Pradesh remain unchanged.

📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2004-05/389 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No.85 /02.01.01/2004-05 March 7, 2005 The Chairman All Lead Banks Dear Sir, Formation of a new district in Arunachal Pradesh –Assignment of Lead Bank responsibility The Government of Arunachal Pradesh have, vide their notification dated February 16, 2004 has formed a new district (Anjaw District) by bifurcating Lohit District into two separate districts Viz. Lohit District and Anjaw District with effect from December 4, 2003. 2. It has been decided to assign the Lead Bank responsibility of the new district to State Bank of India. 3. There is no change in the lead bank responsibilities of other districts in the State. Yours faithfully, (A.K. Bhandari) Deputy General Manager
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Who does what — compliance checklist
🏦 Branch Manager
  • Other banks with branches in Anjaw must participate in lead bank meetings and credit planning exercises coordinated by SBI.
📜 Compliance
  • SBI should immediately initiate lead bank activities in Anjaw district, including formation of District Consultative Committee.
  • All lead banks should update their records to reflect the new district boundaries and lead bank assignment.
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Worked example & action-note template

Example: if you are a Compliance officer at a bank this circular applies to (State Bank of India, All banks operating in Arunachal Pradesh, Lead banks of other districts in Arunachal Pradesh), your first concrete step on “SBI gets lead bank role for new Anjaw district in Arunachal” is: “SBI should immediately initiate lead bank activities in Anjaw district, including formation of District Consultative Committee.” (RBI issued this 07 Mar 2005).

  1. Circular: RBI/2004-05/389 -- SBI gets lead bank role for new Anjaw district in Arunachal
  2. Issued: 07 Mar 2005
  3. Action required: SBI should immediately initiate lead bank activities in Anjaw district, including formation of District Consultative Committee.
  4. Action required: Other banks with branches in Anjaw must participate in lead bank meetings and credit planning exercises coordinated by SBI.
  5. Action required: All lead banks should update their records to reflect the new district boundaries and lead bank assignment.
  6. Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
  7. Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
  8. Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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