Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2010-11/179 · issued 25 Aug 2010 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI assigned Lead Bank responsibility for Karnataka's new Yadgir district to State Bank of India, effective from the district's formation on 30 December 2009. SBI retains Lead Bank role for the parent Gulbarga district as well.
The rule, in the simplest words
State Bank of India (SBI) is the Lead Bank for Yadgir district, which means they are in charge of coordinating banking development and credit planning
SBI is also still the Lead Bank for the parent Gulbarga district, so they have two Lead Bank roles
Other banks in Yadgir, Shahapur, and Shorapur areas must work with SBI's plans and initiatives
This change only affects Yadgir district and does not change Lead Bank arrangements in other parts of Karnataka
How it plays out — a real example
A branch manager at a bank in Yadgir district, like a lead district manager at SBI, will need to update their records to show SBI as the Lead Bank and work closely with SBI's lead bank office to develop credit plans for the area. This will help ensure that banking services are well-coordinated and meet the needs of the local community. The branch manager will also need to inform their staff about the new Lead Bank arrangement and how it affects their daily work.
What changed
The Government of Karnataka created Yadgir district by splitting Gulbarga district, effective 30 December 2009. RBI has now assigned Lead Bank responsibility for Yadgir to State Bank of India, while SBI continues as Lead Bank for Gulbarga. No other district in Karnataka sees any change in Lead Bank assignments.
What it means for you
SBI must now coordinate banking development and credit planning for Yadgir district, covering Yadgir, Shahapur, and Shorapur talukas. Other banks operating in these talukas will need to align with SBI's lead bank initiatives. This does not affect Lead Bank arrangements elsewhere in Karnataka.
What you must do
Update internal records to reflect SBI as Lead Bank for Yadgir district.
Coordinate with SBI's lead bank office for district credit plans and quarterly reviews.
Ensure branch-level staff in Yadgir talukas are aware of the new Lead Bank arrangement.
Monitor any changes in reporting or data submission requirements from SBI for Yadgir.
Who it affects
State Bank of India (Lead Bank for Yadgir and Gulbarga), All banks with branches in Yadgir, Shahapur, and Shorapur talukas, Lead District Managers and convenors in Karnataka
❓ Common questions
When was Yadgir district formed?
The Government of Karnataka constituted Yadgir district effective 30 December 2009, by carving it out of Gulbarga district.
Which bank is the Lead Bank for Yadgir?
State Bank of India has been assigned Lead Bank responsibility for the new Yadgir district.
Does this change affect Lead Bank responsibilities for other Karnataka districts?
No. RBI has stated there is no change in Lead Bank responsibilities for any other district in the state.
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2010-11/179
RPCD. CO. LBS.BC. No. 2414/02.08.01/2010-11
August 25, 2010
The Chairman
All Lead Banks
Dear Sir,
Formation of new district in Karnataka –
Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility
The Revenue Department, Government of Karnataka vide their Gazette Notification No.RD 59 BHUDAPU 2008, Bangalore dated 26th December 2009 have advised about the constitution of new district Yadgir by carving out of the existing Gulbarga district with effect from 30th December 2009. The new district Yadgir with its headquarter at Yadgir, comprises Yadgir, Shahapur and Shorapur talukas.
2. It has been decided to assign the Lead Bank responsibility of the new district Yadgir to State Bank of India. The Lead Bank responsibility of existing Gulbarga district will, however, continue to be with State Bank of India.
3. There is no change in the lead bank responsibilities of other districts in the State.
Yours faithfully
(Ajay Kumar Misra)
General Manager
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2010-11/179 · issued 25 Aug 2010. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
Ensure branch-level staff in Yadgir talukas are aware of the new Lead Bank arrangement.
📜 Compliance
Update internal records to reflect SBI as Lead Bank for Yadgir district.
Coordinate with SBI's lead bank office for district credit plans and quarterly reviews.
Monitor any changes in reporting or data submission requirements from SBI for Yadgir.
Grouped from the action items above — a single circular may involve more than one team.
Worked example & action-note template
Example: if you are a Compliance officer at a bank this circular applies to (State Bank of India (Lead Bank for Yadgir and Gulbarga), All banks with branches in Yadgir, Shahapur, and Shorapur talukas, Lead District Managers and convenors in Karnataka), your first concrete step on “Lead Bank for New Yadgir District Assigned to SBI” is: “Update internal records to reflect SBI as Lead Bank for Yadgir district.” (RBI issued this 25 Aug 2010).
Circular: RBI/2010-11/179 -- Lead Bank for New Yadgir District Assigned to SBI
Issued: 25 Aug 2010
Action required: Update internal records to reflect SBI as Lead Bank for Yadgir district.
Action required: Coordinate with SBI's lead bank office for district credit plans and quarterly reviews.
Action required: Ensure branch-level staff in Yadgir talukas are aware of the new Lead Bank arrangement.
Action required: Monitor any changes in reporting or data submission requirements from SBI for Yadgir.
Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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