The Indian Banks’ Association (IBA), under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), organised a one-day RRB Conclave 2026 titled “Next-Gen Reforms for RRBs – Challenges & Opportunities” in New Delhi on 11 March 2026.
The conclave was convened to deliberate on opportunities, challenges, and the roadmap for next-generation reforms for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), aimed at strengthening them and aligning with the national vision of Viksit Bharat
@2047.
The event was graced by Shri Ashish Madhaorao More, Joint Secretary, DFS, and was attended by the Chairpersons of RRBs, along with Shri Atul Kumar Goel, Chief Executive, IBA; Shri Goverdhan S. Rawat, DMD, NABARD; and senior officials from the DFS and the Sponsor Banks of RRBs.
At
#RRBConclave2026, deliberations focused on six key themes:
•Banking for Emerging India
•Innovation in Agri-financing
•Digital & Technology Transformation
•Financial Inclusion & Customer EASE
•HR Development & Capacity Building for RRBs
•Collaborative Approach
DFS Joint Secretary stressed strengthening consortium-based approaches, modernizing IT infra & remarked that the perspective of RRBs need to essentially reflect a vision of being a “Bank always available to people in rural areas”.
He urged RRBs to boost customer engagement through innovative outreach, peer best practices, vernacular-friendly digital services & structured feedback across digital channels.
Deliberations are expected to yield insights on improving governance, operational resilience, tech adoption & HR capacity for stronger RRBs
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