Workshop by DFS concludes

The Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, Government of India, DFS organised a two-day workshop on 27-28 February 2026 at the Bank of Baroda (BoB) Academy, Ahmedabad. The workshop was on the implementation of the Government of India’s Reservation Policy in Public Sector Banks (PSBs), Public Sector Insurance Companies (PSICs), Sectoral Regulators and Public Financial Institutions (PFIs), along with measures to enhance accessibility of financial services for Divyangjans (Persons with Disabilities).

The workshop was organised with the objective of strengthening institutional capacity to ensure uniform and effective implementation of reservation policies and welfare measures across public financial institutions. It also reaffirmed the Government’s commitment in promoting inclusivity and equitable access to financial services.

The workshop was attended by senior functionaries from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), representatives from all 12 Public Sector Banks, 7 Public Sector Insurance Companies and 7 Public Sector Financial Institutions.(UPDATED ON 28TH FEBRUARY 2026)