Nepal SBI Bank Lumbini CSR Initiative: NPR 1 Million For Sustainable Development Projects
29th June 2025, Kathmandu
Nepal SBI Bank Limited has handed over a financial support of NPR 1 million to the Lumbini Development Trust, Rupandehi, under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. The support aims to aid various preservation and development activities operated by the Trust in the sacred Lumbini region.
Nepal SBI Bank Lumbini CSR
According to the Trust, the donated amount will be utilized for environmental conservation, garden development, drinking water management, facilities for pilgrims and visitors, and the construction and maintenance of pedestrian pathways in and around the Lumbini area, the birthplace of Lord Buddha and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The support amount was formally handed over by Mr. Shriram Mohan Rao Amara, Managing Director (International Banking, Global Markets, and Technology) of State Bank of India, to Mr. Sanu Raja Shakya, Member Secretary of the Lumbini Development Trust, in an official ceremony.
Also present at the program were Chairperson of Nepal SBI Bank, Jayati Bansal, Chief Executive Officer, Ram Kumar Tiwari, and board directors Ritesh Sinha, Bharat Raj Wasti, Apsara Upreti, and Gopal Prasad Bhatt. Additionally, Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer, Vikas Anand, and Chief Financial Officer, Rajesh Kumar Panda, along with senior officials from the Trust, attended the event.
Nepal SBI Bank has continuously been involved in various CSR activities, especially in cultural preservation and heritage conservation at the community level. The bank believes in giving back to society through meaningful contributions aimed at promoting and protecting Nepal’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage.
This initiative marks another significant step by Nepal SBI Bank in supporting sustainable and inclusive development efforts within the Lumbini region, a center of global pilgrimage and peace.
About Nepal SBI
Nepal SBI Bank Limited (NSBL) is a leading bank in Nepal. It is jointly owned by the Government of Nepal and the State Bank of India, India’s largest bank. NSBL offers many banking services for individuals, businesses, and corporations.
Customers can open savings and current accounts, apply for loans, and use debit or credit cards. The bank also supports small and medium enterprises with tailored financial products. Thanks to its connection with SBI India, NSBL facilitates international banking, including remittances and trade finance.
NSBL focuses on digital banking. Its online and mobile platforms allow customers to manage accounts, transfer money, and pay bills easily and securely. The bank has many branches and ATMs throughout Nepal to ensure convenient access.
Additionally, NSBL supports community projects in education, environment, and cultural preservation. This shows its commitment to social responsibility and sustainable development.
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