The Association of Retired Indian Overseas Bank Employees (ARISE) held a special meeting at the IOB Balajipeta branch in Rajahmundry on Thursday. The meeting was organized by retired chief manager Ganji Venkateswara Rao, and retired assistant general manager (AGM) Kottu Venkata Ramana presided over the gathering. Key speakers, including All India Bank Pensioners’ and Retirees’ Confederation (AIBPARC) national deputy general secretary KBG Tilak, emphasized the ongoing efforts of the AIBPARC leadership in advocating for pensioners’ rights. These demands included pension updates, recognition of special allowance in pension and gratuity calculations, bank-funded IBA medical insurance, and consultative status for pensioners’ organizations.
The meeting also honored IOB Retired AGM Kottu Venkata Ramana for his contributions as AGM of Treasury (Foreign) at IOB’s Central Office in Chennai. He retired in February 2025 and has since settled in Rajahmundry. IOB Balajipeta branch senior manager K Pavan Kumar assured the gathering of his support. Retired employees from various locations, including Rajahmundry, Amalapuram, Razole, Kothapeta, Rajanagaram, and Pithapuram, attended the event.
The meeting was covered by local media, and the ARISE team honored Kottu Venkata Ramana with a felicitation ceremony. The event marked an important milestone in the pursuit of pensioners’ rights and recognized the contributions of dedicated employees like Kottu Venkata Ramana. The meeting also served as a platform for retired employees to reconnect and strengthen bonds, as well as to address pressing issues and policy concerns. In conclusion, the meeting brought together retirees and supported the cause of pensioners’ rights, demonstrating the commitment of the ARISE team to advocate for the rights of retired employees.