What changed
The PMO designated nine additional bank branches for PMNRF collection, including Canara Bank (DDU Marg, New Delhi), UCO Bank (5, Parliament Street, New Delhi), Bank of Baroda (16, Parliament Street, New Delhi), HDFC Bank (B-6/3, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi), Standard Chartered Bank (H-2, Connaught Circus, New Delhi), HSBC Bank (JMD Regent Square, DLF Phase-II, Gurgaon), UTI Bank (Statesman House, 148, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi), Vijaya Bank (Vijaya Building, 17, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi), and ICICI Bank (13, Community Centre, New Friends Colony, New Delhi). This supplements the twelve banks already listed in the December 2004 circular.
What it means for you
Banks must update their internal procedures to accept PMNRF contributions at these newly designated branches. The deposit route via Central Bank of India remains the same, ensuring no disruption in fund flow. This expansion likely aims to increase accessibility for donors.
What you must do
- Update branch lists and staff training to include the nine new designated branches for PMNRF collection.
- Ensure all PMNRF contributions are deposited with Central Bank of India, 70 Janpath Branch, New Delhi.
- Communicate the updated list to relevant departments and customer-facing teams.
- Verify compliance with all unchanged instructions from the December 2004 circular.
Who it affects
Scheduled commercial banks (excluding RRBs), Canara Bank, UCO Bank, Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, HSBC Bank, UTI Bank, Vijaya Bank, ICICI Bank, Central Bank of India (70 Janpath branch)
Which banks are newly designated for PMNRF collection?
Nine banks: Canara Bank, UCO Bank, Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, HSBC Bank, UTI Bank, Vijaya Bank, and ICICI Bank, with specific branches in Delhi and one in Gurgaon.