Srinagar: The staff of Jammu and Kashmir bank recently contributed Rs. 11 crore to flood-ravaged Kerala after unprecedented floods lead to a death toll of over 400. Chairman and CEO, Parvez Ahmed contributed two months of salary while the staff donated six days salary to the floods.
A generous contribution to the flood fund was made by the Executive Presidents and other top management team members.
The chairman expressed his solidarity with the flood-affected and said, “Natural disasters of this proportion leave a trail of devastation. They destroy people’s homes and crops, devastate lives, bankrupt businesses, and shatter the sense of safety we enjoy as humans. Having experienced devastating deluge only a few years back, we understand the miseries and are deeply saddened at the unprecedented destruction and hardship that people of Kerala have been facing in the wake of worst ever floods in the state. In these hard times, we pray for their quick recovery from the destruction caused by the floods.”
“I am privileged to head an organization which comprises of a resilient human capital always in the forefront for serving the society. Besides best wishes and prayers, J&K Bank family has decided to contribute in its humble capacities towards the flood relief fund as a token of the concern and compassion for the flood-ravaged people”, he added.
“Chairman has set a great precedence by donating for the flood-ravaged victims reflecting his deep sense of empathy for the flood victims in Kerala. The precedents he is setting with his compassionate approach to the society & business has raised the bar for all the staff members who proactively decided to be part of this humane gesture by donating six days salary for the people of Kerala.” observed a representative of the Officers Association of the Bank. “The Chairman despite a challenging environment in the banking industry has been working relentlessly not only to expand business but also to build the brand JK bank which stands for its mission of Serving to Empower the society”, he added.
