Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) were set up to strengthen the rural banking structure in India. To improve their efficiency and financial health, consolidation or amalgamation of RRBs has been undertaken by the government in various phases.
The question refers to a specific notification by the Department of Financial Services (DFS). This notification detailed the amalgamation of 26 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs). The guiding principle for this merger was 'One State One RRB', which aims to have a single RRB operating within each state.
The government has pursued the consolidation of RRBs progressively. The significant step involving the amalgamation of 26 RRBs under the 'One State One RRB' policy, as notified by the DFS, is identified as part of the Fourth Phase of this ongoing amalgamation process. This phase aimed to create stronger, merged entities with enhanced operational capabilities and wider reach across the states, building upon the successes and learnings from the previous phases.
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