30/10/2025
*Mega Unclaimed Deposits-cum-Financial Awareness Event Held at Block Wakura*
Ganderbal, October 30, 2025:
A Mega Unclaimed Deposits-cum-Financial Awareness Event was successfully organized today at Block Wakura under the theme โYour Money, Your Right.โ The event was a collaborative initiative of the District Lead Bank Office Ganderbal and CFL Safapora, in association with J&K Bank Branch Wakura.
The programme was graced by Mr. Syed Irfan, Cluster Head Ganderbal, who presided over the event as Chief Guest. Other distinguished guests included DDC Member Wakura Mr. Mohd Ashraf Ganie, Mr. Peer Mohd Yousuf (Branch Head, J&K Bank Wakura), representatives from J&K Grameen Bank Batwina and Wakura, Mr. Manzoor Ahmad (Agriculture AEO), Mr. Malik Zahoor (FLCC Ganderbal), Mr. Imaad Koul (LDM Office Ganderbal), Ms. Sameena (J&K Bank RSETI), representatives from ICDS Project, Mr. Nazir Ahmad (Handicrafts Department Wakura Block), representatives from the Fisheries Department, JK NRLM, and a large gathering of local residents, skilled workers, and Handloom trainees.
The CFL Safapora team, led by Centre Manager Mr. Riyaz Ahmad, along with Mr. Ishfaq Majeed Parah and Mr. Bilal Bhat, played a pivotal role in organizing the event. The main objective of the programme was to raise public awareness regarding unclaimed deposits and to promote financial literacy, besides encouraging enrolment in various Social Security Schemes of the Government.
In his keynote address, Mr. Syed Irfan, Cluster Head Ganderbal, lauded the CFL Safapora team for their dedicated efforts in promoting financial inclusion and ensuring that banking services reach the grassroots level. He emphasized the importance of such awareness programmes in empowering citizens to exercise their financial rights responsibly.
The event witnessed overwhelming participation from people belonging to all walks of life, reflecting the growing public interest in financial literacy initiatives. The proceedings were expertly hosted by Motivational Speaker Mr. Bilal Bhat, who highlighted the significance of community participation in government-led financial programmes.
As a gesture of appreciation, certificates of recognition were distributed among participating departments, branch managers, and other stakeholders for their valuable contributions. The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Mr. Syed Irfan, expressing gratitude to all participants and organizers for making the event a grand success.