Lankaputhra Development Bank marks Children’s Day and Elders’ Day
Wednesday, 1 October 2014 03:11
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The Chairman and the management of Lankaputhra Development Bank are ready to celebrate World Children’s day and Elder’s Day, which fall today.
The bank has introduced the Laksetha Savings account and the Laksetha Fixed Deposit for senior citizens with many attractive benefits. The Laksetha Savings Account offers an attractive interest rate and depending on the balance in the account there is a possibility to get vouchers for health benefits.
In addition the accountholder can issue standing orders to elders’ homes and charitable organisations free of charge.
A Laksetha Fixed Deposit can be opened by depositing a minimum of Rs. 100,000. An attractive high interest rate and 90% of the deposit value could be obtained as instant loan. Their deposits are fully-protected under the shelter of Lankaputhra Development Bank as the bank is fully Government-owned development bank.
Lakmuthu Diriya Udana and Lakmuthu Children savings accounts were started by the bank for the benefit of the children of this country and an account can be opened by depositing a minimum of Rs. 100 to Rs. 500. According to the balance in the account the children get attractive gifts. In addition account holders can get discount cards to purchase books from Sarasavi and Godage Bookshops.
To cultivate the savings habit among students Lakmuthu Diriya Udana School savings program was launched by Lankaputhra Development Bank. ‘Lakmuthu Diriya Udana’ school savings program will be held at selected schools as a social responsibility project to teach the habit of savings. Under this program, encouraging parents and children to save, supporting the schools and developing the skills of the students will be undertaken by the bank.
On 1 October, World Children’s Day, the branch managers will conduct awareness programs at selected schools.
As a responsible Government bank, Lankaputhra Development Bank has planned the above programs to celebrate World Children’s Day. To enjoy these services please visit the nearest Lankaputhra Development Bank branch or for more details call Lalith on 0773635073.
At present the bank has branches in Colombo, Hambantota, Polonnaruwa, Kegalle, Kandy, Wennappuwa, Batticaloa and Trincomalee while the management is planning to open branches in every district covering the entire island to cater to their valued customers.
