Outreach Programmes under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav

Outreach Programmes under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav

As India is celebrating 75 years of Independence “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM)” from August 2021 to August 2023, various activities are undertaken under AKAM across the financial institutions. In this regard, the National Housing Bank is organising various events and activities related to outreach and development of financial services related to “Janta se Judna- Housing and Housing Finance Sector” across India under iconic and non iconic activities.
The officials participating in all the outreach program include respective State Government Authorities of Urban Development and Housing, Regional Director Reserve Bank of India, SLBC convenor and Housing Finance Companies from the respective states. Focused deliberations on housing and housing finance in India and the contribution of each state in particular were discussed. The steps taken by the Government on Land conversion, Slum Re-development and prompt approvals in Affordable Housing for the low-income segment are highlighted. It was also emphasized that Banks and HFCs need to make concerted efforts to ensure the availability, accessibility and affordability of formal housing finance to all, particularly those in the bottom of the pyramid. To make ‘Housing for All’ a reality for all citizens of India, all the stakeholders and participants assured about their commitment to contribute to the housing and housing finance sector in India.
1.Outreach Programme at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh – 29th November 2021

The Programme saw participation from more than 50 officials of Banks, Housing Finance Companies (HFC)s, RRBs etc.

2. Outreach Programme at Ahmedabad – 14th December 2021

More than 80 officials from Banks, Housing Finance Companies (HFC)s, RRBs, Small Finance Banks, State Housing Nodal agencies, etc., having presence in the State of Gujarat, participated in the Outreach Programme.

3. Outreach Programme at Jaipur, Rajasthan – 22nd December 2021

More than 60 officials from Banks, Housing Finance Companies (HFCs), RRBs, Small Finance Banks etc., having presence in the State of Rajasthan, participated in the Outreach Programme.

4. Outreach Programme at Guwahati, Assam -28th December 2021

Participants included senior officials & Regional Heads from Banks, HFCs, RRBs & SFBs.

5. Outreach Programme at Indore, Madhya Pradesh – 07th June 2022

The Programme saw participation from 70 officials of Public & Private Sector Banks, Housing Finance Companies and Regional Rural Banks.

6. Outreach Programme at Bengaluru, Karnataka – 10th June 2022

The programme saw active participation of more than 90 officials from Housing Finance Companies, Public Sector Banks, Private Sector Banks, Small Finance Banks and Regional Rural Banks.

7. Outreach Programme at Hyderabad, Telangana – 15th July 2022

The event was attended by more than 120 officials from various Scheduled Commercial Banks and Housing Finance Companies.

8. Outreach Programme at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 22nd July 2022

The event was attended by more than 90 officials from various Scheduled Commercial Banks and Housing Finance Companies. Various issues and challenges pertinent to the Housing sector in the state of Uttar Pradesh and in the country was discussed.

9. Outreach Programme at Bhubaneswar, Odisha – 29th July 2022

The event was attended by more than 60 officials from various Scheduled Commercial Banks, RRBs, SFBs and Housing Finance Companies. The need for Financial Institutions to come together and work with synergy to ensure easy access of formal housing finance to the underserved sector. All the participants reiterated their commitment to contribute to the housing and housing finance sector in the country and make “Housing for All” a reality across all the sections of the society.

10. Outreach Programme at Chandigarh, Haryana – 16th December 2022

The event was attended by 50 officials from various Scheduled Commercial Banks, RRBs, SFBs and Housing Finance Companies. Various issues and challenges pertinent to the Housing sector in the state of Haryana and in the country was discussed.

11. Outreach Programme at Raipur, Chattisgarh – 13h January, 2023

The event was graced by senior officials from State Government of Chhattisgarh, RBI, SLBC besides MD, NHB and more than 70 senior officials from Banks & HFCs. Various issues and challenges pertinent to the Housing sector in the state of Chattigarh and in the country was discussed.

12. Outreach Programme at Pune, Maharashtra – 25h January, 2023

The event was graced by senior officials from State Government , SLBC besides ED, NHB and more than 80 senior officials from Banks & HFCs. Various issues and challenges pertinent to the Housing sector in the state of Maharashtra and in the country was discussed.

13. Outreach Programme at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh – 10th February, 2023

The event was graced by senior officials from State Government , SLBC besides MD, NHB and more than 80 senior officials from Banks & HFCs. Various issues and challenges pertinent to the Housing sector in the state of Andhra Pradesh and in the country was discussed.

14. Outreach Programme at Dehradun , Uttarakhand – 26th June, 2023

The event was graced by senior officials from SLBC, NHB and HFC. More than 45 officials from Banks & HFCs participated in the event. Various issues and challenges pertinent to the Housing sector in the state of Assam and in the country was discussed.

15. Outreach Programme at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 30th June, 2023

The event was graced by Senior Officials from SLBC , RBI & HFC besides ED, NHB and more than 85 senior officials from Banks & HFCs. Various issues and challenges pertinent to the Housing sector in the state of Chhattisgarh and in the country was discussed.

16. Outreach Programme at Guwahati, Assam – 24th July, 2023

The event was graced by representative from State Government of Assam besides MD, NHB and more than 15 senior officials from HFCs. Various issues and challenges pertinent to the Housing sector in the state of Assam and in the country was discussed.

17. Outreach Programme at Raipur, Chhattisgarh – 26th July, 2023

The event was graced by senior officials from State Government , RBI besides MD, NHB and more than 20 senior officials from HFCs. Various issues and challenges pertinent to the Housing sector in the state of Chhattisgarh and in the country was discussed.

18. Outreach Programme at Patna, Bihar – 31st July, 2023

The event was graced by ED, NHB and more than 15 senior officials from HFCs. Various issues and challenges pertinent to the Housing sector in the state of Bihar and in the country was discussed.

19. Outreach Programme at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 12th December, 2023

“Measures to prevent Fraud in Financial Sector” event was conducted for HFCs, RRBs and SFBs with 35-40 attendees.

20. Outreach Programme at Kolkata, West Bengal – 15th December, 2023

The event on ‘Housing and Housing Finance’ held meaningful discussions on addressing the challenges of housing and housing finance with focus on the State of West Bengal. 30 Officials from various HFCs attended the program.

21. Outreach Programme at Ahmedabad, Gujarat – 29th December, 2023

The Programme on ‘Project Finance Scheme’ was conducted with officials of Municipal Corporations and Development Authorities. The Programme was attended by around 25 officials from Public Agencies.

22. Outreach Programme at Bhubaneswar, Odisha – 22nd March, 2024

The event on ‘Housing Finance’ was attended by more than 15 officials of various HFCs.

23. Outreach Programme at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh – 22nd March, 2024

The event on ‘Housing Finance and UIDF’ was attended by around 55 senior officials from various ULBs, Banks, and HFCs were present during the event.

24. Outreach Programme at Kolkata , West Bengal – 25th April 2024

Kolkata Regional Office organized an Outreach Program on, “Housing and Housing Finance-West Bengal”. The event was graced by Zonal Head, IIBF, Eastern Zone along with officials from NHB. Officials from 10 HFCs , 01 SCB & 02 RRBs participated in the event.

25. Outreach Programme at Jaipur, Rajasthan – 22nd May, 2024

Jaipur Regional Office organized an Outreach Program on “Overview & Future Prospects of Housing and Housing Finance in Rajasthan’’ & ‘ KYC-AML’. The event was graced by Ms. Pragya Sharma , UBI. Officials from HFCs ,SFBs & Co-op. Banks participated in the event.

26. Outreach Programme at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh – 24th May 2024

Bhopal Regional Office conducted an Outreach program on Project Finance schemes of NHB & UIDF at Bhopal. The event was graced by Sh.B Yadav,IAS, Commissioner,UADD & senior officials of UADD. More than 500 officials of various ULBs of MP also joined the event virtually.

27. Outreach Programme at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 05th June 2024

Lucknow Regional Office organized an Outreach Programme for HFCs on “Challenges in Housing Finance – Customer Satisfaction Measure”. 25 officials from various HFCs attended the event.

28. Outreach Programme at Raipur, Chhattisgarh – 13th June 2024

Raipur Regional Office organized an Outreach Programme for HFCs on ‘Creating Awareness on the Compliances of the Provisions of the RERA Act’. 30 officials from 20 HFCs attended the event.

29. Outreach Programme at Mumbai, Maharashtra – 14th June 2024

Mumbai Regional Office organized an Outreach Program on ‘ Housing & Housing Finance & Importance of Know Your Customer Policy ‘. The event was attended by 50 officials from 19 HFCs.

30. Outreach Programme at Kolkata, West Bengal – 21st June 2024

Kolkata Regional Office organized a program on “Recent Developments in the Housing Finance Sector”. Officials from 12 HFCs, 1 SCB & 02 RRBs participated in the event.

31. Outreach Programme at Bhubaneswar, Odisha – 28th June 2024

Hyderabad Regional Office hosted an Outreach Programme on “Credit Risk Management with special focus on Affordable Housing” at Hyderabad. The event was attended by more than 45 officials from 30 HFCs.

32. Outreach Programme at Guwahati, Assam – 28th June 2024

Guwahati Regional Office organized an Outreach Programme on “Credit Flow for Housing Sector in India” & “Importance of KYC”. 10 Officials from HFCs & RRBs attended the event.

33. Outreach Programme at Patna, Bihar – 28th June 2024

The Programme on ‘Challenges & Opportunities in Housing Sector in state of Bihar’ was conducted with officials of Housing Finance Companies. The Programme was attended by around 15 officials from various HFCs.

34. Outreach Programme at Delhi – 28th June 2024

The programme on ‘Challenges in Housing Finance – Grievance Redressal and Fair Practice”. The programme was attended by 25 officers from various HFCs.

35. Outreach Programme at Guwahati, Assam – 28th November 2024

The programme on ‘association with Mizoram Rural Bank (MRB) regarding ‘Financial Awareness & Financial Literacy’

36. Outreach Programme at Guwahati, Assam – 17th April 2025

The programme on ‘the theme “Unlocking Potential: Housing Finance as a Catalyst for North-East Development”.

37. Outreach Programme at Guwahati, Assam – 20th June 2025

The programme on ‘Financial Literacy and Awareness’ at Khetri, Assam in association with Assam Gramin Vikash Bank.

38. Outreach Programme at Kolkata – June 25, 2025

The Outreach Program on Housing and Housing Finance in West Bengal – Opportunities & Challenges vis-à-vis India was conducted with officials of Housing Finance Companies. 14 Officials from 10 HFCs attended the programme.

39. Outreach Programme at Kolkata- September 2025

As a part of NHB’s ongoing initiative to promote financial literacy among students, Kolkata Regional Office of the Bank, organized an outreach program aimed to introduce Financial Literacy & Fraud Prevention concepts amongst the students. The program was organized at Jodhpur Park Girl’s High School on September 11, 2025 and saw participation from more than 50 Secondary & Sr. Secondary students at the school. The program was interactive and engaging with real life case studies been shared during the course of presentation.

40. Outreach Programme at Aizawl, Mizoram – 12th November 2025

Guwahati Regional Office – Workshop was conducted with all the stakeholders regarding Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF) Disbursement Process, documents required and Process Flow on 12.11.2025.

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