Jammu, Mar : On the home front, women have always been leaders, but it took men of this world many generations to extend similar opportunities to them in the professional domain – a shift that happened only a few generations ago; and the results are there for everyone to see.
MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee stated this at the Bank’s Jammu Divisional Office while chairing a special function organized on the eve of International Women’s Day to celebrate women’s contributions in shaping the world we live in.
The event marked the special presence of women officers of the Bank, including DGMs Aneeta Nehru, Virender Kaur and Hafeeza Rahim, along with AGMs and Senior Managers, who joined the function from the Bank’s Corporate Headquarters in Srinagar and Zonal Office Jammu.
In Jammu, the event was attended by Executive Director Sudhir Gupta, Chief General Managers along with General Managers, Deputy General Managers and other senior officers, while General Managers, DGMs and other senior officers also joined the function virtually from CHQ, Srinagar.
Addressing the gathering, MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee highlighted the Bank’s consistent efforts towards promoting gender equality and financial empowerment. He said,
“At J&K Bank, we firmly believe that empowering women is not only a social responsibility but also a strategic imperative for inclusive economic growth. Women today are leading change across sectors, and it is encouraging to see their increasing representation within our own organisation as well as among our customers.”
Emphasising the Bank’s strong relationship with women customers, he added, “Nearly 42 percent of our clientele comprises women, which reflects the trust and confidence they repose in the Bank. We will continue to devise products, initiatives and outreach programmes that strengthen financial independence and entrepreneurial aspirations among women.”
MD & CEO concluded his remarks by reciting a poem that captured the essence of how “women lead not just with their heads, but with their hearts—shaping us in every part of life, from our personal circles to our professional world.”
Earlier, in her welcome speech, DGM Hafeeza Rahim said, “The year 2026 marks 115 years of International Women’s Day celebrations under the theme ‘Give to Gain’, which highlights the importance of generosity, collaboration and reciprocal empowerment in achieving sustainable and inclusive growth. The theme reflects the larger idea that empowering women strengthens families, communities and institutions alike.”
While naming Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Chairperson Salesforce India Arundhati Bhattacharya, and former MD & CEO Axis Bank Shikha Sharma as remarkable role models for women to look up to and emulate, DGM Virender Kaur remarked, “It is important for us to create opportunities for women, including in their professional lives, by providing them a supportive work environment towards building a progressive and future-ready banking system.”
DGM & Zonal Head (Jammu) Aneeta Nehru presented the vote of thanks, wherein she expressed gratitude to the Bank’s leadership and other colleagues for participating in the IWD celebrations. She further said, “J&K Bank has always encouraged a culture of equal opportunity, professional growth and leadership for women employees. At the same time, through focused financial solutions, we support women entrepreneurs, professionals and households in achieving greater economic self-reliance.”
Notably, besides conducting many functions, the Bank has also extended support to various women-related programmes organised in J&K and other parts of the country in the wake of International Women’s Day. The celebrations, therefore, reaffirm the Bank’s commitment to fostering an inclusive environment and advancing women’s empowerment both within the organisation and across society.
