2  BIS central bankers’ speeches  Strength of the chain - financial inclusion I am sure this gathering of bankers needs no introduction to financial inclusion. Today, the concept is an integral part of every banker’s responsibility with the focus being on “inclusive growth”. With increasing adoption of technology by banks, it is but natural that all stakeholders expect benefit from it.
But is it fair that the fruits should be enjoyed only by those who have access to it or those who can afford it? This in fact has been focus of the Government – Central Bank commitment to IT-enabled financial inclusion.