Gandhinagar: Bank of Baroda convened the 187th meeting of the State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) for Gujarat in Gandhinagar on December 2, 2025. The high-level meeting brought together senior officials from the Government of Gujarat, Government of India, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), NABARD, and major financial institutions to assess the state’s banking performance, developmental initiatives, and economic growth measures.
Key Dignitaries and Leadership
The event was graced by several prominent leaders, including:
- Mr. Harsh Sanghavi, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat
- Mr. Manoj Kumar Das, IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Gujarat
- Mr. Rajeev Topno, IAS, Principal Secretary, Finance Department
- Aarti Kanwar, IAS, Secretary (EA), Finance Department
- Mr. Manoj Muttathil Ayyappan, Joint Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS), Government of India
Dr. Debadatta Chand, Chairman, SLBC Gujarat and MD & CEO of Bank of Baroda, presided over the meeting. Other key attendees included Sonali Sen Gupta, Executive Director, RBI; Mr. Amresh Ranjan, Regional Director, RBI; Mr. B. K. Singhal, Chief General Manager, NABARD; and Mr. Ashwini Kumar, Convenor, SLBC Gujarat and General Manager, Bank of Baroda.
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Focus Areas Discussed
During the meeting, participants reviewed progress on several crucial initiatives:
- Priority Sector Lending (PSL): Measures to ensure adequate credit flow to agriculture, MSMEs, and other priority sectors.
- Digitalisation: Steps to enhance banking technology adoption and improve accessibility for customers.
- Unified Lending Interface (ULI): Initiatives to streamline lending processes and improve credit delivery.
- Economic Development: Collective efforts by banks to accelerate financial inclusion and strengthen Gujarat’s economic growth.
The meeting also highlighted the collaborative role of banks in supporting sustainable development and improving access to banking services across rural and urban areas.
Recognition of Top Performers
In a notable segment of the meeting, the best-performing Lead District Managers (LDMs) for Q2 of FY 2025–26 were felicitated for their exemplary contributions in driving priority sector lending and advancing financial inclusion in the state. The recognition underlined the importance of committed leadership at the district level in achieving broader economic and developmental objectives.
About Bank of Baroda
Bank of Baroda (BoB) is one of India’s leading public sector banks, established in 1908 and headquartered in Vadodara, Gujarat. With an extensive network of domestic and international branches, BoB provides comprehensive financial services including retail, corporate, and international banking, as well as wealth management and digital banking solutions. The bank plays a pivotal role in supporting India’s economic growth, promoting financial inclusion, and implementing key government initiatives across sectors.
