The beginnings of the Regional Development Bank (RDB) can be traced back to as far as 1985 when district level banks under the category of Regional Rural Development Banks were established. Later in 1997, seventeen such rural regional development banks were merged into six provincial level banks, which functioned as Rajarata, Ruhuna, Wayamba, Uva, Kandurata and Sabaragamuwa Development Banks. In May 2010, these six banks were merged into one national level bank and designated as the Pradheshiya Sanwardana Bank (Regional Development Bank/RDB).
The Bank was established as a statutory body under the Pradheshiya Sanwardana Bank Act No.41 of 2008. The 100% State owned bank was set up with the objective of improving the living standards of the rural masses by providing them accessible and affordable credit facilities that in turn would contribute to strengthen the rural economy. Originally based on the “barefoot banking concept,” the bank strives to provide innovative yet simple financial services to those at the middle and bottom of the income pyramid.
The bank is keen on empowering its’ customers in the micro, small and medium scale industries, women as well as the agriculture, livestock and fisheries industries who would in turn contribute towards the country’s economic development. Bank has also taken steps to inculcate the savings habit amongst the rural people providing higher returns on savings and fixed deposits, and encouraging school children and minors to save.
The results have been most encouraging and today the bank is proud to have established over 6 million loyal customer base and 272 service points and given employment to 3000 plus staff members.
Our Vision
“Nurturing entrepreneurs who will propel our country’s socio-economic prosperity”
Our Mission
“Providing financial and advisory services through a dedicated team of professionals aims to productively uplift the socio-economic prosperity of regions”
Company Details
- Employees
- 479
- Founded
- 1985
- Address
- No. 933, Kandy Road, Wedamulla, Kelaniya 11600, Sri Lanka., Kelaniya,gampaha,sri Lanka
- Industry
- Banking
- NAICS
-
Commercial Banking
- Website
- http://www.rdb.lk
- HQ
- Kelaniya, Gampaha
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Regional Development Bank's website is http://www.rdb.lk
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Regional Development Bank has
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Regional Development Bank's industry is
Banking
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Regional Development Bank's categories are Banking
Regional Development Bank's founding year is 1985
