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| Canara Bank Retirees' Welfare Association holds AGM at Jammu Club | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 3: The Canara Bank Retirees' Welfare Association, J&K, held its Annual General Meeting at Jammu Club, Jammu, with enthusiastic participation from retired officers and employees of the Bank. The meeting was graced by Arun Pandita, Regional Head, Canara Bank, as Chief Guest, in the presence of Chairman S. K. Raina, President Sandeep Gupta, General Secretary Anil K. Pandoh, Vice President V. Kaw, Retired AGM Ravi Kant, Secretary Finance R. K. Bamba and Regional Secretaries of CBEU and CBOA, Yogesh Kumar and Puneet Grover.
The proceedings were compered by Mrs Anjali and Mrs Sushma Jain. The programme commenced with Ganesh Vandana, followed by the National Anthem and a two-minute silence in remembrance of departed members and their family members. The Chief Guest was felicitated with a bouquet and shawl. President Sandeep Gupta welcomed the gathering and highlighted the Association's commitment to retirees' welfare, unity and continued engagement with the Bank. General Secretary Anil K. Pandoh presented the Association's activities and future priorities. Emphasising the enduring bond between retirees and the Bank, he observed that although retirees are no longer on the Bank's payroll, their dedication, emotional attachment and commitment remain undiminished. He stressed that their lifelong contributions deserve due honour and recognition. Secretary Finance R. K. Bamba presented the Annual Income and Expenditure Statement, apprising members of the Association's financial position and accounts. Retired AGM Ravi Kant spoke about retirees' expectations and their continuing role as brand ambassadors of Canara Bank, drawing upon their experience and longstanding customer relationships. In the second session, Chairman S. K. Raina and Vice President V. Kaw addressed the members and shared their views on the Association's future direction. The Association felicitated K. L. Khajuria on attaining 85 years and Roshan Lal Mattas on completing 75 years, acknowledging their distinguished life journeys. New members Rajesh Sharma, Surinder Singh, Baldev Raj, Nirmal and Ghara Singh Attri were also welcomed into the Association. A key highlight was a Cyber Security and Financial Fraud Awareness presentation by Sandeep Gupta, based on NCFE (National Centre for Financial Education) educational material. The session covered prevalent digital frauds, online banking risks and essential precautions to protect savings, particularly for senior citizens. An interactive question-and-answer session followed. In his address, the Chief Guest, Pandita, appreciated the Association's initiative and acknowledged the valuable experience and continued goodwill that retirees bring to Canara Bank. He also shared his views on the Bank's progress and the importance of maintaining a strong relationship with its retired workforce.
The gathering also fondly remembered Arun Gupta, whose instrumental role in building the Association was acknowledged. His absence was felt, as prior commitments prevented him from attending.
The meeting concluded with remarks by General Secretary Anil K. Pandoh, reiterating the Association's resolve to safeguard retirees' interests, uphold their dignity and strengthen their enduring relationship with Canara Bank. Smt. Nimmi Braroo proposed the Vote of Thanks. |
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