UCO Bank Wins 3 Prestigious APY Awards in FY 2025–26, Strengthening Financial Inclusion Across India
Mumbai: UCO Bank has added another feather to its cap by securing three prestigious recognitions at the Annual Felicitation Programme for outstanding performance under the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) enrolments during FY 2025–26.
The remarkable achievement highlights the bank’s strong commitment towards financial inclusion, social security expansion, and customer outreach across India.
UCO Bank Bags 3 Major APY Awards
UCO Bank received the following prestigious honours for exceptional performance in APY enrolments:
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3rd Position among all Public Sector Banks for APY Enrolment
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Best SLBC Award – SLBC Odisha
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Best LDM Award – LDM Dhubri (Bongaigaon Zone)
These awards recognize the bank’s continuous efforts in promoting pension security and expanding access to financial services in both urban and rural regions.
Award Presented by DFS Secretary Shri M. Nagaraju
The awards were presented by M. Nagaraju, IAS, Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
The recognition was received by Ashwani Kumar in the esteemed presence of several distinguished dignitaries, including:
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Sivasubramanian Ramann
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Mamta Shankar
The event celebrated institutions and banking leaders contributing significantly towards expanding the reach of the pension scheme across the country.
Strengthening Financial Inclusion Across India
The achievement reflects the unwavering dedication, teamwork, and customer-centric approach of Team UCO Bank in driving financial literacy and social security awareness among citizens.
By actively promoting APY enrolments, UCO Bank continues to play a vital role in supporting the Government of India’s mission of inclusive banking and long-term financial protection for millions of Indians.
Industry experts believe such milestones further strengthen the reputation of UCO Bank as one of India’s leading public sector banks committed to sustainable growth and social empowerment.
UCO Bank’s Commitment to Social Security
Atal Pension Yojana has emerged as one of the most impactful social security schemes aimed at providing guaranteed pension benefits to citizens, especially workers in the unorganized sector. UCO Bank’s consistent performance in APY enrolments demonstrates its deep-rooted commitment towards empowering communities and ensuring wider access to pension benefits.
The latest recognition is expected to further motivate the bank’s workforce and reinforce its mission of delivering inclusive financial services nationwide.