What changed
The Government of Assam created Tamulpur as a new district via a gazette notification on September 7, 2023. RBI has now designated State Bank of India as the Lead Bank for Tamulpur, assigning it district working code 02Q. Lead bank responsibilities for all other districts in Assam remain unchanged.
What it means for you
SBI must now coordinate banking services, credit planning, and financial inclusion efforts in Tamulpur district. Other banks operating in Assam should note the new district boundaries and align their branch-level reporting and LBC meetings accordingly. This is a routine administrative update with no broader policy implications.
What you must do
- Update internal records to reflect Tamulpur as a separate district with SBI as Lead Bank.
- Ensure branch-level data and reporting for Tamulpur are tagged under district code 02Q.
- Coordinate with SBI's lead district manager for any credit or inclusion initiatives in Tamulpur.
Who it affects
State Bank of India (lead bank for Tamulpur), All banks with branches in the new Tamulpur district, Assam state-level bankers' committee and district coordination committees
When was Tamulpur district officially created?
The Assam government notified the formation of Tamulpur district on September 7, 2023.
What is the district working code for Tamulpur?
The code is 02Q (numeral zero, numeral two, alphabet Q).
Are any other districts in Assam affected by this change?
No. RBI has confirmed there is no change in the lead banks of other districts in Assam.