What changed
Nine erstwhile districts (Kekri, Shahpura, Anupgarh, Sanchore, Neem ka Thana, Gangapur City, Dudu, Jaipur Rural, Jodhpur Rural) were merged into 12 existing districts, and their lead bank responsibilities are revoked. Lead banks for 10 districts (Ajmer, Tonk, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Sri Ganganagar, Jalore, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur) are retained; Jaipur and Jodhpur districts have modified lead bank assignments.
What it means for you
Banks designated as lead banks for the merged districts must cease coordination activities for those areas. For Jaipur and Jodhpur, the modified lead bank responsibilities require updated district-level credit planning and monitoring. Other districts remain unaffected, ensuring continuity in lead bank functions across Rajasthan.
What you must do
- Update internal records to reflect revoked lead bank responsibilities for the nine erstwhile districts.
- For Jaipur and Jodhpur, align with the modified lead bank assignments and coordinate with the new lead banks.
- Communicate changes to district-level banking committees and stakeholders.
- Ensure no further credit planning or reporting is done under the revoked district codes.
Who it affects
Lead banks of erstwhile districts (Bank of Baroda, Punjab National Bank, State Bank of India, UCO Bank, ICICI Bank), Lead banks of Jaipur and Jodhpur districts (State Bank of India and ICICI Bank respectively), All banks operating in Rajasthan with district-level responsibilities
Why were the lead bank responsibilities for nine districts revoked?
The Government of Rajasthan reorganised districts, merging nine erstwhile districts into 12 existing districts. Consequently, the lead bank responsibilities for those nine districts are no longer valid.
Which districts have modified lead bank assignments?
Jaipur district (lead bank: State Bank of India) and Jodhpur district (lead bank: ICICI Bank) have modified assignments. All other affected districts retain their previous lead banks.
Do I need to take any action if my bank is not listed in the circular?
No. The circular states there is no change in lead banks for other districts in Rajasthan. Only the listed districts are affected.