New Saksham Centre to boost financial inclusion in Kuhuboto

DIMAPUR — A Saksham Centre was inaugurated on January 31 at Kuhuboto Block, Niuland district, with the objective of strengthening financial inclusion and expanding access to financial services for Self Help Group (SHG) members under BMMU Kuhuboto.

The centre was established under the banner of UNIFY Cluster Level Federation (CLF) and will function as a dedicated platform to provide various financial services to SHG members of the block, an update from BMMU Kuhuboto stated.

Agnes Ezung, DC (FI), DMMU Dimapur, the special guest of the event, emphasised the importance of utilising the Saksham Centre effectively to promote financial inclusion, especially in Kuhuboto Block, which is considered one of the unbanked blocks.

Ezung highlighted that the Saksham Centre will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between SHG members and formal financial institutions. She further urged the Saksham manager to work with dedication and commitment and to ensure justice is done to the people of Kuhuboto Block by delivering quality financial services.

Chenton Konyak, Block Programme Manager (BPM), Kuhuboto Block, gave a brief overview of the NSRLM journey in Kuhuboto Block.

He encouraged SHG members to actively avail bank credit linkage, enrol in social security schemes, and benefit from various pension schemes facilitated through the NRLM framework.

Chenton reiterated the importance of financial discipline and regular engagement with banking services for sustainable livelihoods.

The programme also featured addresses from Bank Sakhis and FLCRPs, who shared their experiences and stressed the role of community resource persons in promoting financial literacy and inclusion at the grassroots level.

The welcome address was delivered by Zhevi Achumi, area coordinator (FI), who welcomed the dignitaries, SHG members, and stakeholders, and highlighted the significance of the Saksham Centre in empowering SHGs through improved access to financial services.