Chandigarh-Date: 31.08.2025,The Walkathon organized by Bankers’ Club, Chandigarh at Sukhna lake on August 31, 2025, witnessed enthusiastic participation from Bankers in the region who came together to spread awareness on cyber security. The Bankers Club Chandigarh is a forum of senior bankers based in the city and comprises members from RBI, NABARD, SBI, PNB, ICICI bank, HDFC bank and all banks in the region which have at least one senior officer in the rank of Deputy General Manager.

The walkathon was flagged off by Shri M. Rajeshwar Rao, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India. In his address, the Deputy Governor emphasized the importance of cyber security in the ever-growing digital age. Further, he applauded efforts put in by the Banker’s club to organize the walkathon.

The event was aimed at spreading awareness about cyber safety, digital hygiene, and responsible online behaviour. Participants carried placards highlighting the need for vigilance in the digital age.

Speaking on the occasion Shri Vivek Srivastava, President Bankers’ club said, “We are delighted with the overwhelming response. The walkathon has sent out a strong message on importance of cybersecurity in our daily lives. “

The event was also graced by Executive Directors from RBI along with  Shri Vinod Kumar Arya, Chief General Manager, NABARD (Haryana), Smt. Nivedita Tiwari, Chief General Manager, NABARD (Punjab), Shri Neeraj Bharti , General Manager Network-2, State Bank of India, Shri Vimal Kishore, General Manager Network-3, State Bank of India, Shri Lalit Taneja, General Manager, Punjab National Bank and zonal managers of participating institutions.

With this outreach the BCC has made its maiden foray in a public facing event. The presence of all senior bankers on a topical issue is meant to communicate their intention to fight this menace together and express their solidarity with the customers.