Tripura Gramin Bank Deploys India’s First Solar-Powered ATM Van

Exam-focused facts from the 14 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Tripura Gramin Bank has introduced India’s first solar-powered ATM van, strengthening rural financial inclusion.
The initiative earned the bank the SKOCH Silver Award for excellence in governance and innovation.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the pioneering ATM van on July 21, 2023.
Currently, three solar-powered ATM vans provide eco-friendly, uninterrupted banking services in areas with limited electricity supply.