IDFC First Bank launches 'Ghar Ghar Ration' scheme

The IDFC First Bank has launched a unique Employee-funded program called ‘Ghar Ghar Ration’ for its low-income customers who were affected by Covid-19.
Under the Ghar Ghar Ration scheme, the employees of the bank have contributed their personal income to help such customers who are affected by the deadly pandemic.
It is a first such employee-led initiative by any bank.

Key features of the scheme

The Ghar Ghar Ration program will supply ration kits to 50,000 low-income customers whose livelihood have been impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic.
The ration kits will include, 10 kg rice/ flour, 2 kg lentils, 1 kg sugar and salt, 1 kg cooking oil, 5 packets of assorted spices, tea and biscuits, among other daily essential items needed to support a small family for about a month.
For the customers in rural locations, the ration kits will be delivered physically by employees and in urban locations, employees will provide pre-paid cards worth Rs. 1800 to affected customers, who can be use the same to buy essential supplies.
1000 ration kits have already been disbursed in Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Haryana successfully by the bank.

Points to Remember:

Which bank has launched the employee-led Ghar Ghar Ration scheme for its low-income customers, affected by pandemic?

Source: DNA