Upendra Kumar, West Champaran, Bihar

Since the inception of photocopying services and Aadhaar-enabled cash withdrawals in our village of Inarwa, situated in the West Champaran district of Bihar, the lives of our residents have seen remarkable improvements. Previously, villagers had to endure long journeys, sometimes up to 12 kilometers, to get photocopies done or withdraw money using their Aadhaar cards. However, with these services now available locally, there is a sense of joy and relief among the community members as it saves them considerable time and effort. Every morning, starting from 8:00 AM, many individuals come to my center to take advantage of photocopying services and to withdraw money using their Aadhaar cards. Additionally, the convenience of opening accounts with Punjab National Bank has brought immense relief to the villagers, eliminating the need for arduous journeys to access banking services. This has fostered a palpable sense of happiness and contentment throughout the village, with residents expressing their gratitude for the newfound accessibility of these essential services.