Which was the first Regional Rural Bank (RRB) established in India?

Q. Which was the first Regional Rural Bank (RRB) established in India?
Answer: Prathama Bank
Notes: Prathama Bank was established on 2 October 1975 in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was the first Regional Rural Bank in India. Reserve Bank of India and Government of India initiated the RRBs formation under the RRB Act, 1976. Prathama Bank had an initial authorized capital of ₹5 crore at inception.

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