People’s Bank launches “Door-to-Door Savings for All”

Introduced together with the People’s Bank Jaya Sri Grand Draw 2013, the “Door-to-Door Savings for All” promotion was ceremonially launched recently at the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya, premises, Anuradhapura.

A special religious ceremony was held to invoke blessings by the Chief Incumbent of the Sri Maha Bodhiya and other Chief Incumbents. The ceremony was attended by Deputy Minister, S.M. Chandrasena, Chief Minister of the North-Central Province, S.M. Ranjith Samarakoon, Member of Parliament, Shehan Semasinghe, Minister of Provincial Councils (North-Central Province), H.B. Semasinghe and District Secretary of Anuradhapura, Mahinda Seneviratne. Additionally the Chairman of People’s Bank, Gamini Senarath together with the Board of Directors, Corporate and Executive Management of the bank, Trade Union Representatives, Pensioners and members of staff graced this occasion.

A conference was organized at the North-Central Province Auditorium to notify the members of the staff on “Jaya Sri 2013” and “Door-to-Door Savings for All” promotion. The ceremony witnessed the attendance of staff members of People’s Bank from Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Vanni, Matale, Kandy and Kurunegala. The Chairman of People’s Bank, Gamini Senarath addressed the large gathering while the Trade Union Representatives pledged their fullest support towards the promotion.

With the participation of the Chairman of People’s Bank, Board of Directors, Corporate and Executive Management of the bank, members of staff and pensioners, the “Jaya Sri 2013” walk commenced its journey from the premises of the Nuwarweva Branch of People’s Bank and continued towards the New Bus Stand in Anuradhapura. Motor vehicles to be gifted to the winners of the “Jaya Sri 2013” Grand Draw were made part of the parade which also included display vehicles carrying promotional material of the bank, banners and dance items.

At the walk, members of the public were seen handing over cash deposits to the Chairman of People’s Bank and receiving their respective gifts. At the conclusion of the walk, the Chairman of People’s Bank unveiled a People’s Bank Service Centre at the Public Market, Anuradhapura. The objectives of the People’s Bank “Door-to-Door Savings for All” promotion were to inform the general public of the various banking facilities available at People’s Bank and to promote the importance of saving amongst them.