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Which among the following conditions, Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) should fulfil to become eligible to open new branch/branches?
A
No default in maintenance of SLR and CRR during the last two years
B
Operational profits are being made
C
Net worth shows improvement
D
All of the above conditions should fulfil by RRBs
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -These were set up as government-sponsored, regional based rural lending institutions under the Regional Rural Banks Act, 1976. Mission of RRBs is to fulfil the credit needs of the relatively unserved sections in the rural areas, small and marginal farmers, agricultural labourers and socio-economically weaker sections.

Detailed explanation-2: -(ii) In terms of Rule 13 of the Banking Regulations (Companies) Rules, 1949, the RRB is required to submit a list relating to its offices in India in Form VII within a period of one month from the close of every quarter to the office of RBI situated in the state in which its Head Office is located.

Detailed explanation-3: -Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) were established on the recommendations of the Narsimham Committee in 1975. The basic objective was to further the goal of financial inclusion and extend credit and other banking facilities to rural areas so as to ensure overall rural development. Was this answer helpful?

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