Likewise, I too did not have any second thoughts on accepting Mrs. Thorat’s invitation to interact with this eminent group as I viewed it as an opportunity to learn about various impediments/irritants that they face while pursuing their brand of banking for the masses.
As in-charge of the department within RBI looking after financial inclusion initiatives in India, I have always looked forward to joining any erudite bunch of stakeholders who are equally keen about promoting access of banking services to the people.