And this is exactly what we need to do for the success of financial inclusion in a framework of appropriate policies, supportive partnerships, efficient processes and suitable products. As we all know, financial inclusion has attained policy criticality to ensure growth with equity.
In sync with the objective of inclusive growth, the Reserve Bank of India, the Government and civil society in India has been according high priority to the agenda of financial inclusion over the last few years. Let me begin with the importance of financial inclusion in the context of Indian economy in general and the financial system in particular.