Finance Ministry Orders for 28 RRBs: IT Integration by Sept 2025
Why in the news
The Finance Ministry issued instructions on integrating and strengthening RRBs after their latest amalgamation.
Key facts
| Area | Direction |
|---|---|
| IT | Integration by 30 September 2025; sponsor banks accountable |
| Loss-making RRBs | Hand-holding and a profitability roadmap |
| Staff | Empathy; prompt grievance redress |
| Jan Dhan | Reactivate dormant accounts with eKYC |
| Operations | Differentiate products; separate branches geographically |
Background
- From 1 May 2025: 28 RRBs, 26 states and 2 UTs, over 22,000 branches, 700 districts (One State-One RRB).
- Goal: viable, tech-integrated banks central to rural credit and inclusion.
Exam angle
- Deadline 30 September 2025; sponsor banks carry responsibility.