INITIATIVES OF RBI UNDER FINANCIAL INCLUSION
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What is the primary objective of Financial Inclusion as defined by RBI?
Financial inclusion aims to provide access to formal financial services such as banking, credit, insurance, and payments to all segments of the population, especially the unbanked and underserved, at affordable costs.
What is the full form of BC in RBI's financial inclusion framework?
Business Correspondent, an agent-based banking intermediary.
When did RBI launch the Financial Inclusion Plan (FIP) for banks?
RBI launched the Financial Inclusion Plan (FIP) in 2010, requiring all domestic scheduled commercial banks to submit three-year FIPs, with the first cycle covering 2010-2013.
Which committee recommended the BC model for financial inclusion in India?
The Khan Committee recommended the BC model in 2005.
What is the Business Correspondent (BC) model introduced by RBI for financial inclusion?
The BC model allows banks to engage intermediaries such as NGOs, MFIs, cooperatives, and individuals to provide banking services at the doorstep of customers in remote areas, acting as agents of the bank.
What minimum balance is required in a Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account?
No minimum balance is required in a BSBDA.
What is a Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA) as per RBI guidelines?
BSBDA is a zero-balance account with no requirement of minimum balance, offering basic banking services like deposits, withdrawals, and remittances; it was introduced to replace the 'no-frills' account and promote financial inclusion.
When was the RBI's Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) first published?
FI-Index was first published in August 2021 for 2021.
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