I am very pleased to see the positive response of the citizens and collectors. I am pleased to welcome Pakistan’s renowned artist Mr. Adil Salahuddin who has donated a valuable collection to State Bank. It gives me immense pleasure to acknowledge the contribution of Mr. Adil Salahuddin, who is recipient of Sitara-e-Imtiaz and President’s Pride of Performance award.
As some 80 percent of Nepalese population live in rural areas and about two-thirds of them rely on agriculture, extending financial services to the rural people is especially meaningful for inclusive growth of Nepal.