PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
WBPSC Miscellaneous Preliminary 2023
Answer
Union Bank of India
Explanation
Union Bank of India became the first bank in India to launch a 'Talking ATM' designed specifically for visually impaired and differently-abled individuals. The first such machine was installed in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, in 2012. It features voice guidance through headphones, enabling users to perform transactions independently and securely.
Key Points
- > Bank: Union Bank of India (UBI).
- > Year Introduced: 2012.
- > First Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- > Target Audience: Visually challenged and disabled persons.
- > The keypads also include Braille signage.
- > First regular ATM in India: Set up by HSBC in Mumbai (1987).
- > SBI is the largest public sector bank in India.
Additional Information
Banking Firsts in India
| First Milestone | Bank | Year/Place |
|---|---|---|
| First ATM | HSBC | 1987, Mumbai |
| First Talking ATM | Union Bank of India | 2012, Ahmedabad |
| First fully Indian Bank | Punjab National Bank | 1894 |
| First Aadhaar ATM | DCB Bank | 2016 |
Memory Tips
- Think of Union Bank as building a 'Union' with visually impaired people by talking to them.