58,000 more bank correspondents Sakhi appointed in UP ANI | Updated: Mar 01, 2021 02:10 IST Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 1 (ANI): At least 58,000 Bank Correspondent (BC) Sakhis have been appointed in Uttar Pradesh under the "Ek Gram Panchayat Ek Banking Correspondent" scheme which was launched by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, said a release on Sunday. The scheme is to promote self-reliance in women, their empowerment and Digital India. "Through these BCs, promotion and awareness of various financial inclusion products along with banking facilities will be carried out in the future. For this, common service centers have been established in every village in the rural areas," the Chief Minister said in a release.