RBI releases Guidelines on Establishment of Digital Banking Units (DBUs)



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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially released the guidelines for establishing Digital Banking Units (DBUs). This initiative, announced in the Union Budget 2022-23, aims to set up 75 DBUs in 75 districts to celebrate India's 75 years of independence. A dedicated committee was formed to create a roadmap, considering various aspects like services offered, cybersecurity, and promoting digital banking awareness.

The Reserve Bank of India today released the guidelines on "Establishment of Digital Banking Units (DBUs)". This follows an announcement, made in the Union Budget 2022-23 for setting up of 75 Digital Banking Units (DBUs) in 75 districts to commemorate the 75 years of independence of our country (Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav).

RBI Releases Digital Banking Unit (DBU) Guidelines

In pursuance of the budget announcement a 'Committee for establishment of Digital Banking Units (DBUs)' was set-up by the Reserve Bank to outline a roadmap for establishment of DBUs. The Committee after necessary consultations and deliberations gave its recommendations on different aspects of DBU viz., the digital banking unit model, facilities to be offered in DBUs, monitoring of functioning of DBUs, cyber security and other IT related aspects, role of DBU in the spread of digital banking awareness, etc. Based on the recommendations of the Committee, the guidelines on 'Establishment of Digital Banking Units' have been finalised.

RBI Releases Digital Banking Unit (DBU) Guidelines

(Yogesh Dayal)     
Chief General Manager

FAQ :

Digital Banking Units (DBUs) are specialised units established to offer a range of digital banking products and services.

DBUs are being established as part of the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebration to commemorate 75 years of India's independence, with 75 DBUs planned for 75 districts.

The guidelines were finalised by the Reserve Bank of India based on the recommendations of a 'Committee for establishment of Digital Banking Units (DBUs)'.

The committee considered various aspects including the DBU model, facilities offered, monitoring, cybersecurity, IT, and the role of DBUs in spreading digital banking awareness.

The initiative to set up 75 DBUs was announced in the Union Budget 2022-23.




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