Tripura Gramin Bank (TGB) wins the SKOCH Award 2025 for innovative banking practices, recognising its role in financial inclusion, technology-driven services, and rural development in Tripura, reinforcing its position as a leading regional rural bank.
Tripura Gramin Bank (TGB) has been honoured with the prestigious SKOCH Award 2025 under the Innovative Practices category, marking a significant achievement for the regional rural bank in the fields of institutional innovation, inclusive banking, and customer-centric service delivery.
The award was presented during the 105th SKOCH Summit, themed “Governing Viksit Bharat”, held at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi on Friday. Widely regarded as one of India’s highest independent recognitions in governance, finance, and development, the SKOCH Award is conferred after a rigorous multi-stage evaluation that assesses measurable outcomes, scalability, and long-term impact.
According to an official statement issued by the bank, Tripura Gramin Bank successfully cleared all stages of the comprehensive assessment process. The recognition reflects the bank’s sustained commitment to innovation, adoption of advanced technology-driven banking solutions, and expansion of financial inclusion across rural and underserved regions of Tripura.
The award was received by Satyendra Singh, Chairman of Tripura Gramin Bank, along with Jeet Bhattacharya, Manager (Marketing) at the bank’s head office, on behalf of the institution. Their presence at the national summit underscored TGB’s growing prominence among regional rural banks contributing to India’s development agenda.
Tripura Gramin Bank stated that the SKOCH Award 2025 acknowledges its continuous efforts to introduce innovative banking practices aimed at improving access to formal financial services. These initiatives have played a crucial role in empowering rural communities, supporting small farmers, self-help groups, micro-entrepreneurs, and promoting digital banking adoption at the grassroots level.
The bank further noted that the recognition validates its customer-focused approach, operational transparency, and alignment with national priorities such as financial inclusion, digital transformation, and socio-economic development. Over the years, TGB has implemented multiple initiatives to streamline banking services, enhance digital outreach, and ensure last-mile connectivity for customers in remote locations.
Expressing gratitude on receiving the award, Chairman Satyendra Singh said that the honour belongs to the entire Tripura Gramin Bank family. He credited the officers and staff of the bank for their unwavering dedication, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. Singh emphasized that the collective efforts of employees across branches and administrative offices were instrumental in achieving this milestone.
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Reaffirming the bank’s future vision, Singh stated that Tripura Gramin Bank remains committed to delivering transparent, technology-enabled, and people-centric banking solutions. He added that the institution will continue to contribute meaningfully to the national vision of a developed and self-reliant India by strengthening rural banking infrastructure and promoting inclusive growth.
The SKOCH Award 2025 marks an important milestone in Tripura Gramin Bank’s journey and reaffirms its position as a leading regional rural bank. With a strong focus on innovation, customer service, and inclusive development, TGB continues to play a vital role in transforming the rural financial landscape of Tripura.
