Central Bank of India launches CWG branch at OC HQ

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit inaugurated a state-of-the-art Commonwealth Games branch of the Central Bank of India at the CWG Organising Committee headquarters.

Dikshit, while addressing the ceremony, appreciated the efforts of the bank to forge an alliance with the Commonwealth Games organisers for providing wholesome banking services to the players, officials and tourists from different countries.

OC chairman Suresh Kalmadi also appreciated the bank's initiative.

"The Organising Committee greatly appreciate the efforts of the Central Bank of India for forging this alliance and hopes they will create all the banking infrastructure to meet the requirements of the OC, visiting players, officials and tourists," Kalmadi said.

Arun Kaul, Executive Director of the Central Bank of India, was also present on the occasion.

About 6,000 athletes from 71 countries and territories will participate in the Commonwealth Games to be held here from October 3-14.