During 2011–12, 1.2 lakh KCCs and 1200 GCCs were issued and 2600 SHGs were formed. Out of the 13 districts 10 have FLCCs. In addition, the Reserve Bank has initiated a campaign of financial inclusion through outreach programmes by the executives of the Bank to have grassroots level understanding of accessibility of financial services and to promote financial inclusion.
I will be visiting Mayarampurnear Nanitaltomorrow for the outreach programme. 6  BIS central bankers’ speeches  Policy challenges Let me now turn to a few broader macroeconomic policy challenges for the development planning in the State. First, there is a need to promote diversification in agriculture consistent with the agro-climatic conditions. It will help to address regional disparity and facilitate poverty alleviation.