“SOLO CHRISTMAS POLA” organised by HNB in Batticaloa
HNB’s digital product SOLO has been exclusively designed as a payment solution to meet the ongoing pandemic situation and digital savvy generation. It is like a digital wallet in a mobile device where any bank accounts and cards can be added to make any payments related to purchasing and utility bills through reading merchant specific QR codes.
To promote this product, an HNB regional level SOLO Pola was organised at Batticaloa on December 18 to familiarise with this payment solution among the general public. The event was coordinated under the leadership of N. Kethiswaran (Regional Business Head), S. Sathiyaseelan (Regional Credit Head) and K. Thilaheshan (Regional Operations Head) with the support of the Eastern Region HNB managers and staff.
This pola was arranged at the American Mission hall in Trincomalee road by strictly adhering to COVID-19 health regulations. Additional Government Agent of Batticaloa District Ms. Sutharshini Srikanth, Divisional Secretary of Manmunai North Division V. Vasudevan, Deputy Director Department of Animal Production and Health
Batticaloa District Ms. Uthayarani Uhenthiran, Assistant Director of Small Enterprise Development Division of Batticaloa S. Vinoth and M.I. Uwais - Chief Police Inspector Batticaloa participated as guests.
In a media release, the HNB regional office, said the Additional Government Agent of Batticaloa praised HNB’s initiatives and agreed to support this needy transformation among employees in government departments. Nearly 30 small and medium entrepreneurs displayed their products to the public at this pola with more than 400 digital transactions done. This initiative of the HNB also created healthy marketing opportunities for local products in this area by linking buyers and producers without the involvement of middlemen.
This initiative of the HNB also created healthy marketing opportunities for local products in this area by linking buyers and producers without the involvement of middlemen