UBD.POT..PCB.No. 51 /09.09.01/2001-02 June 20, 2002 Jyestha 30, 1924(S) All Primary (urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Reg. Priority Sector Advances – Credit flow to minority communities As you are aware, the Government of India is keen to ensure that minority communities, secure in a fair and adequate measure, the benefits flowing from various development schemes. All banks are, therefore, advised to initiate steps to enhance / augment flow of credit under Priority Sector to artisans and craftsmen as also to vegetable vendors, cart pullers, cobblers etc. belonging to the minority communities, functioning in urban and semi urban areas. For the purpose following communities have been notified as minority communities by the Government of India, Ministry of welfare. - Sikhs
- Muslims
- Christians
- Zoroastrians
- Buddhists
3. Please acknowledge receipt to the concerned Regional Office. Yours faithfully, (R.Derhgawen) Deputy General Manager |