Bank of Baroda Contributes ₹2 Crore to Armed Forces Flag Day Fund for Scholarships

New Delhi, March 19, 2026: Bank of Baroda has contributed ₹2,00,16,000 to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF) under the Kendriya Sainik Board, Ministry of Defence, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

The contribution will support educational scholarships for 834 children of ex-servicemen, martyrs, and their widows, helping to ease financial barriers and promote access to education for beneficiaries.

The cheque was handed over by Ms Beena Vaheed, Executive Director, Bank of Baroda, to Shri D. S. Basera, VSM, Secretary, Kendriya Sainik Board, in the presence of Shri M. V. S. Sudhakar, General Manager & Zonal Head, Bank of Baroda, New Delhi Zone.

The Armed Forces Flag Day Fund is a key initiative aimed at supporting the welfare of armed forces personnel, veterans, and their families. Contributions to the fund are utilised for various welfare measures, including education, rehabilitation, and financial assistance.

Through this contribution, Bank of Baroda has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the families of defence personnel. The initiative focuses on enabling long-term empowerment by ensuring that children of ex-servicemen and martyrs have access to educational opportunities.

The Bank stated that it remains committed to honouring the sacrifices of the nation’s armed forces and will continue to undertake initiatives that contribute to the welfare and development of their families.