Tripura Gramin Bank (TGB) and the Finance Department of the Government of Tripura signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday to launch a special Salary Package Scheme for state government employees and the scheme offers free personal accident insurance coverage of up to ₹2.50 crore, along with several exclusive banking benefits.
Key Takeaways
- TGB signed an MoU with the Finance Department on July 30.
- Government employees drawing salaries through TGB will receive special banking benefits.
- The scheme provides free accidental insurance coverage up to ₹2.50 crore.
- Both regular and contractual employees are eligible for the insurance cover.
- TGB says it is the highest accidental insurance coverage offered by any bank in Tripura.
Agartala: In a major initiative to enhance employee welfare and expand financial inclusion, Tripura Gramin Bank (TGB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Finance Department of the Government of Tripura on Thursday. The agreement introduces a specially designed Salary Package Scheme for government employees whose salaries are credited through the bank.
The signing ceremony took place at Conference Hall-III of the Civil Secretariat in Agartala.
TGB Salary Package Scheme Targets Government Employees
The newly signed agreement enables Tripura Gramin Bank to extend its exclusive Salary Package Scheme to eligible employees of the Government of Tripura.
The scheme combines banking convenience with financial protection. It offers a range of value-added services tailored to the needs of salaried government employees.
Senior Officials Attend the Signing Ceremony
Finance Secretary Dr. Parshant Kumar Goyal, IAS, represented the Government of Tripura during the event.
Other senior officials present included Additional Secretary Dr. Akinchan Sarkar, Joint Secretary (Finance) Dr. Debamita Kilikdar, Deputy Secretary (General) Prithwiraj Debnath, Deputy Secretary (Budget) Beiseia Darlong, Deputy Secretary (General) Narayan Chandra Majumder, Deputy Secretary (Budget) Subrata Kumar Das, along with several officers and staff members of the Finance Department.
Tripura Gramin Bank was represented by its Chairman Satyendra Singh, General Manager Anup Kumar Saha, senior officials from the Marketing Division, and other executives of the bank.
Chairman Highlights Customer-Focused Banking
Speaking at the event, TGB Chairman Satyendra Singh reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to delivering value-added banking services to government employees.
He said the bank will continue to strengthen its partnership with the Government of Tripura while introducing customer-centric financial solutions that improve convenience and financial security.
Free Accident Insurance Worth ₹2.50 Crore
The biggest attraction of the Salary Package Scheme is its complimentary Personal Accident Insurance cover.
Both regular and contractual government employees who receive their salaries through Tripura Gramin Bank will be eligible for the benefit without paying any insurance premium.
Under the scheme, each eligible employee can receive accidental insurance coverage of up to ₹2.50 crore free of cost.
According to the bank, employees do not need to pay a single premium to avail themselves of this protection.
Apart from insurance, the Salary Package Scheme also includes several additional banking privileges and value-added services designed to offer greater financial convenience.
Highest Insurance Cover Offered by Any Bank in Tripura
Tripura Gramin Bank stated that the accidental insurance cover of up to ₹2.50 crore is the highest offered by any bank in Tripura for government employees across all categories.
The bank believes the initiative will significantly strengthen financial protection for salaried employees while encouraging greater use of formal banking services.
MoU Strengthens Institutional Partnership
The agreement marks another milestone in Tripura Gramin Bank’s efforts to expand customer-focused banking solutions in the state.
It also reflects the growing partnership between the bank and the Government of Tripura in supporting employee welfare through innovative financial products.
Tripura Gramin Bank reiterated its commitment to serving the people of the state through trusted banking services, innovative products and institutional collaborations that promote inclusive growth and financial empowerment.
