What changed
The Government of Nagaland created a new district called Meluri via a gazette notification dated November 2, 2024. RBI has now assigned State Bank of India as the lead bank for this district, with a new district working code of 02R. No other district in Nagaland sees any change in lead bank responsibility.
What it means for you
SBI must now coordinate banking development and financial inclusion efforts in Meluri district. Other lenders operating in Nagaland should note the new district boundaries and work with SBI for any district-level planning. This is a routine administrative update that does not alter any regulatory requirements.
What you must do
- Update internal records to reflect Meluri as a separate district with working code 02R
- Coordinate with SBI's lead bank office for any district-level financial inclusion initiatives
- Ensure branch and ATM location data aligns with the new district boundaries
Who it affects
State Bank of India (lead bank for Meluri), All banks with operations in Nagaland, RBI's Financial Inclusion and Development Department
When was Meluri district officially created?
The Government of Nagaland notified the creation of Meluri district on November 2, 2024, through a gazette notification.
Does this change affect lead banks for other districts in Nagaland?
No, RBI has explicitly stated there is no change in the lead banks of other districts in Nagaland.
What is the district working code for Meluri?
The working code assigned to Meluri is 02R, which should be read as numeral zero, numeral two, and alphabet R.