Garima Bikas Bank 19th Anniversary: Massive CSR Initiatives Mark Milestone Celebration

Garima Bikas Bank

23rd November 2025, Kathmandu

Garima Bikas Bank 19th Anniversary was recently celebrated with a series of impactful events, demonstrating the bank’s strong commitment to social responsibility.

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The milestone was marked by a massive voluntary blood donation drive, a popular ‘Garima Road Race,’ and 19 extensive corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs across various locations.

These initiatives successfully integrated community welfare with the bank’s anniversary celebration, setting a high standard for institutional giving.

Nationwide Blood Donation Drive Breaks Records

The bank organized a comprehensive blood donation program in eight different locations nationwide. The central office in Baluwatar led the effort, which included simultaneous drives in key regional cities.

• Eight Major Centers: The program was successfully conducted in Itahari (Sunsari), Birgunj (Parsa), Narayangarh (Chitwan), Pokhara (Kaski), Beni (Myagdi), Butwal (Rupandehi), and Kohalpur (Banke).

• Total Collection: The massive effort resulted in the collection of 602 units of blood in total. This significant contribution actively replenished local blood banks and will save countless lives. This large-scale donation effort was made possible through active participation from employees, shareholders, and local community members.

The ‘Garima Road Race’ Draws Over 1,000 Runners

Adding an element of fitness and community engagement to the celebration, the bank successfully hosted the ‘Garima Road Race’ program. This event actively promoted a healthy lifestyle and garnered widespread public attention.

• High Participation: More than 1,000 runners participated in the road race.

• Community Connection: The Road Race provided a vibrant, public platform, allowing the bank to actively connect with the local community in a non-financial context. The enthusiastic crowd and participants successfully made the event a major highlight of the anniversary.

19 CSR Programs Focus on Education and Health

In line with the Garima Bikas Bank 19th Anniversary celebration, the bank completed 19 dedicated CSR programs. These initiatives strategically focused on key areas of social development, primarily education and health infrastructure.

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The bank actively supported educational institutions by distributing essential materials in 16 different schools. The goal was to enhance the learning environment for students in underserved communities.

Material Distribution: Schools received necessary educational supplies, school uniforms, and critical infrastructure like water filter machines and drinking water facilities. This support directly improved the daily learning experience of hundreds of students.

Health and Welfare Contributions

Beyond educational materials, the bank actively extended support to institutions focused on health and elder care.

Health Post Aid: The Niskot Health Post in Myagdi received a substantial handover of sanitation and cleaning supplies, actively contributing to better hygiene standards at the facility.

Elderly Care: Essential food supplies were actively provided to the Matatirtha Old Age Home Committee in Chandragiri, Kathmandu, offering direct support to its residents.

Public Utility: A water dispenser was handed over to the Satya Sai National Council Nepal in Chitwan, successfully fulfilling a public need for clean drinking water.

Looking Ahead: A Commitment to Continued CSR

Garima Bikas Bank has clearly stated that these types of social responsibility programs will be prioritized and continuously executed in the future. The bank’s leadership emphasized that corporate success is inextricably linked to community welfare and sustainable development.

In its official statement, the bank actively expressed deep gratitude to all stakeholders for their ongoing support in achieving this 19th milestone.

Appreciation was offered to the regulatory bodies, shareholders, the board of directors, dedicated staff, media representatives, depositors, and all bank members. The bank successfully marked its 19th Anniversary not just as a financial milestone, but as a commitment to serve the nation.

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