TGB on Wheels: Solar-Powered ATM Van in Tripura
Why in the news
Tripura Gramin Bank was reported in January 2026 as the first RRB with a mobile ATM that runs completely on solar energy.
Key facts
- Name: ‘TGB on Wheels’.
- Claim: India’s first fully solar-powered mobile ATM van and first for any Regional Rural Bank.
- Inaugurated in July 2023 by Nirmala Sitharaman.
- Award: SKOCH Silver Award for governance and innovation.
About TGB on Wheels
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Services | Mobile ATM and basic banking |
| Power source | Fully solar, enabling uninterrupted operation |
| Best suited for | Remote and power-deficient rural areas |
| Green angle | Lower carbon footprint; supports climate-resilient banking outreach |
Exam angle
- Bank: Tripura Gramin Bank, a Regional Rural Bank.
- Award: SKOCH Silver.
- Concept: green banking through solar-run services.