Bank of Baroda on Wednesday donated Rs 1.20 crore to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, Assam, boosting relief and rehabilitation efforts for communities hit by recent floods in the state.

The cheque was presented to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at the Chief Minister’s Office in Guwahati by Nayak Shiba Pada, General Manager and Zonal Head, Northeastern States Zone, Bank of Baroda.

MLA Naba Doley, along with Deputy General Managers Biswajit Swain and Sandeep Kumar of Bank of Baroda’s Northeastern States Zone, also attended the event.

“At Bank of Baroda, we believe that our responsibility extends beyond banking. In times of adversity, it is our collective duty to stand with the communities we serve,” Pada said, adding that the contribution reflects the bank’s commitment to helping affected families rebuild their lives.

The donation forms part of Bank of Baroda’s broader efforts to support relief and rehabilitation initiatives in regions hit by natural disasters, the bank said, adding it continues to work with governments and local administrations to strengthen community resilience.

Bank of Baroda, founded in 1908, is majority owned by the Government of India with a 63.97% stake. It serves close to 180 million customers through roughly 65,000 touch points across 15 countries.