Kedarnath gets its only ATM after six years of floods

Dehradun, August 3: Six years after the ATM near Kedarnath Shrine washed away in the devastating floods of 2013, another one started functioning in the area. Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat inaugurated the ATM. Located at a height of 11,755 feet above sea level, this is the only ATM within a 24-km radius of the shrine. It would provide over 15 different services to over 35,000 devotees and locals every day.

 

In a statement, HDFC Bank said, "The ATM will provide over 15 different types of services to over 35,000 devotees every day as well as the local populace. In addition to cash withdrawal, these services include payment of bills, credit card dues, and availing instant loans. The ATM will also allow customers to deposit funds, operating almost like a branch in this difficult terrain."

 

It is deeply satisfying to set up an ATM here and be of service to scores of people,” said Kumar Sanjeev, Branch Banking Head, HDFC Bank, speaking about the milestone. “At HDFC Bank, this initiative reiterates our commitment to make it convenient for people to bank with us by extending our and services to the remotest and geographically challenging areas of the country, such as this.”