- India Post Payments Bank & Hindustan Zinc sign an MoU to foster economic growth and bring financial inclusion in the lives of rural community beneficiaries under CSR program.
- The collaboration will bridge the gap and ensure financial assistance for 3.5 Lakhs + beneficiaries covering SHG women, farmers, & youth thus ensuring easy access to opening bank accounts, access to pension products, long-term savings, and investment schemes etc.
Udaipur, 11th January 2024: In a groundbreaking alliance set to transform the financial landscape of rural Rajasthan, India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) & Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL – a subsidiary of Vedanta Group) join forces to pioneer inclusive financial solutions. The collaboration will ensure in creating a lasting impact on the lives of community beneficiaries around Hindustan Zinc’s operational areas. The MoU between India Post Payments Bank & Hindustan Zinc was signed by Shri. Gursharan Rai Bansal – Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, IPPB, and Shri. Arun Misra – CEO, Hindustan Zinc.
“Joining hands with Hindustan Zinc Ltd. to provide financial inclusion services to its beneficiaries will help IPPB foray into the domain of serving population benefitted by the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities by prominent corporates in India. This alliance with HZL marks a very important milestone for us to expand our ambit of doorstep banking service delivery to the unserved and underserved people in this country” said Mr. Gursharan Rai Bansal, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, IPPB.
On the occasion, Mr Arun Misra, CEO, Hindustan Zinc shared “This transformative alliance with India Post Payments Bank reflects our dedication to empowering communities. By merging our strengths with IPPB, we aim to redefine financial inclusion and empower our community beneficiaries with access to advance financial services. This collaboration exemplifies our commitment to making a meaningful impact on lives, fostering economic resilience, and driving positive change in the communities we serve.”
The key services provided by IPPB will ensure Financial Inclusion and ensure aid for opening bank accounts, access to pension products, long-term savings, and investment schemes. It will further aid in providing support and Empowering 3.5 Lakhs+ beneficiaries covering SHG women, farmers, and youth to become Individual Business Correspondents for various IPPB services.
It will additionally promote government social welfare Schemes through IPPB banking channels and assisting beneficiaries in availing income-generating loans through IPPB’s lending partners.
With this collaboration IPPB, a public limited company under the Department of Posts, reinforce its commitment to reach out to the last mile with best-in-class digital banking services. The partnership also underscores Hindustan Zinc’s unwavering commitment to its social responsibility, contributing to the sustainable development of the regions it operates in, and solidifies its reputation as a leader in driving positive change.
The MoU signing event was conducted in the presence of dignitaries from both India Post Payments Bank & Hindustan Zinc including, Mr Vishwanath Divya (AGM Marketing) & Ms. Anupam Nidhi – Head CSR (HZL).
About Hindustan Zinc Limited
Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: 500188 and NSE: HINDZINC), a Vedanta Group company, is the world’s largest integrated zinc producer and the third-largest silver producer. The company supplies to more than 40 countries and holds a market share of about 75% of the primary zinc market in India. Hindustan Zinc has been recognized as the world’s most sustainable company in the metals and mining category for the second consecutive year by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024, reflecting its operational excellence, innovation, and leading ESG practices. The company also launched EcoZen, Asia’s first low carbon ‘green’ zinc brand. Produced using renewable energy, EcoZen has a carbon footprint of less than 1 tonne of carbon equivalent per tonne of zinc produced, about 75% lower than the global average. Hindustan Zinc is also a certified 2.41 times Water-Positive company and is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. Transforming the lives of 1.9 million people through its focused social welfare initiatives, Hindustan Zinc is among the Top 10 CSR companies in India. As an energy transition metals company, Hindustan Zinc is pivotal in providing critical metals essential for a sustainable future.
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