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notification RBI Friday, 19 June 2026 NEW

RBI issues Circular on Lead Bank Scheme

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Summary

The Reserve Bank of India had on February 13, 2026, issued the draft Circular on the revised guidelines of the Lead Bank Scheme, seeking feedback from the public. 2. Feedback received on the draft circular has been examined and necessary modifications have been suitably incorporated in the final guidelines. A statement on the key items of feedback received on the draft circular and action taken is provided in the Annex. 3. The revised Circular on the Lead Bank Scheme (LBS) has been issued today.

Key Facts

Type Notification
Source Reserve Bank of India
Published Friday, 19 June 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly

Key Numbers

PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030

Key Authorities

Ministry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI AayogMinistry of PowerMinistry of New & Renewable EnergyCEA

Key Stakeholders

BPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with DisabilitiesPower ConsumersDISCOMsCoal Industry

Government Context

NDA III BJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
Left Centre Right

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