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India has destroyed various terrorist camps in Pakistan and POK in Operation Sindoor. Now, there is war like situation between India and Pakistan. Amid this, the Government of India also conducted a nationwide civil defence mock drill on 7 May to aware citizens about the measures to be taken in war situations.
But you need not worry. The Government of India and the Indian Armed Forces are ready to tackle any enemy attack. Meanwhile, if you are worried about finances, then also you need not worry. The Government of India has asked all government banks in India to remain open and provide customer service amid this situation. You need not panic. All the PSU Banks will remain open and you can easily withdraw cash from bank. You need not rush to Banks to withdraw cash.
All the Public Sector Banks in India – SBI, PNB, BOB, Canara Bank, Union Bank and all other banks are open and will remain open. The public sector banks in India have sent emails to their employees not to leave Headquarters and ensure seamless banking operations during these tough times.
The emails from Canara Bank and Punjab & Sind Bank have gone viral on social media. As per email of Canara Bank, Employees have been asked not to leave Headquarters for the next two weeks. Regional Heads and Branch Heads have been advised to be present in their offices and branches and not leave Headquarters.
The email said that high alert has been declared in various parts of the country and in view of the present sensitive situation in the nation, it is instructed to take appropriate steps to ensure continuity in the Banking services. The email said that all Circle Heads shall ensure proper functioning of the branches to extend banking services seamlessly.
Apart from Canara Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank has also released an E-mail to its employees. The email said that in view of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam and the subsequent rise in online activity, misinformation, campaigns and potential cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure and financial institutions, all staff must ensure that adequate cash should be available in the branches to cater the need of the public.
The email directed the staff to ensure that ATM should be operational and replenished regularly to avoid any inconvenience to the public. The email urged the staff to take all appropriate steps to ensure seamless banking services to the public.
Banking is an important sector in India and PSU Banks are the backbone of Indian Economy. At the time of COVID-19 also, the bank staff worked hard to provide uninterrupted banking services to the public. When the entire nation was working from home, the government banks were open and employees were working. Even though, many of the bank employees succumbed to COVID-19, they continued providing banking services to the public. Today also, in this war like situation, Banks are open and providing service to citizens.