(Paragraph 3.21)

Entry Point Norms (EPN) suggested by Dr.S.S.Sisodia

A.

EPN for Bank with two Branches

Category of Centre

Capital

Membership

(Rs. in crores)

(Nos.)

A.

Population over 25 Lakhs

2.50

3000

B.

Population over 15 Lakhs

and up to 25 Lakhs

1.50

2000

C.

Population over 3 Lakhs

and up to 15 Lakhs

1.00

1500

D.

Population les than

3 Lakhs

0.50

1000

B.

EPN for unit Bank

Category of Centre

Capital

Membership

(Rs. in crores)

(Nos.)

A.

Population over 25 Lakhs

1.25

3000

B.

Population over 15 Lakhs

and up to 25 Lakhs

0.75

2000

C.

Population over 3 Lakhs

and up to 15 Lakhs

0.50

1500

D.

Population less than

3 Lakhs

0.25

1000