Post-Amalgamation Review: Odisha Grameen Bank Faces Questions Over Staff Transfers and Promotion
A letter addressed to the Odisha Grameen Bank Chairman has raised concerns about staff transfers, promotions, and postings carried forward from the erstwhile Utkal Grameen Bank
Author: Kalyani Mali
Published: May 13, 2025
Following the recent amalgamation that led to the formation of Odisha Grameen Bank, a letter has surfaced raising concerns about internal staff practices that are believed to have originated under the previous Utkal Grameen Bank (UGB) management. The letter, addressed to the Chairman of Odisha Grameen Bank, outlines alleged inconsistencies in staff transfers, promotions, and postings carried over from UGB. The concerns are being raised at a critical time when the newly formed entity is setting its administrative and operational framework, making it an opportune moment to review and reform past practices.
Extended Tenure in Controlling Offices
According to the letter attached below, several staff members who were due for transfers continued to serve in controlling offices such as the Head Office (HO) and Regional Offices (RO). Rather than being transferred to branch locations, some were reportedly rotated between controlling offices. The letter suggests this practice may be impeding fair rotation and contributing to concentration of influence in certain administrative posts.
Image: Letter raising concerns about continued tenure and irregular promotions of staff at Odisha Grameen Bank post-amalgamation.
Courtesy: Banking Chakravyuh
Alleged Promotions Despite Past Irregularities
The letter attached further points out that some employees who had prior allegations of irregularities or fraud during their branch-level postings have been placed in controlling offices—and in some cases, even promoted. It recommends cross-checking these employees’ performance histories in their former branches to assess the validity of their current roles.
As Odisha Grameen Bank begins its journey following the recent amalgamation, ensuring transparency and accountability in internal operations becomes crucial. The letter, whether anonymous or not, reflects the importance of vigilance during organizational transitions. A thorough review of staffing decisions inherited from the previous setup could strengthen trust among employees and stakeholders, safeguarding the bank’s credibility in the long run.
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