Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Chandra Shekhar Ghosh Honored for Financial Inclusion
Chandra Shekhar Ghosh, a famous banker, won a big award called the Governor’s Award of Excellence.
The governor of West Bengal gave him this award because he did amazing work in helping people get access to banks and money.
He started programs that gave small loans to women so they could start their own businesses.
This helped millions of people become self-reliant.
Under his leadership, Bandhan, a microfinance institution, became a full-fledged bank in 2015, which was a big deal in India.
He is known for his innovative and caring approach to banking and business.
Chandra Shekhar Ghosh received the Governor’s Award of Excellence - Vande Mataram Puraskar 2026.
The award was presented by West Bengal Governor C. V. Ananda Bose for his contributions to financial inclusion.
Ghosh pioneered micro-credit programs for women entrepreneurs, empowering millions.
Under his leadership, Bandhan became India’s first microfinance institution to transform into a universal bank in 2015.
The award acknowledges his transformative role in expanding access to formal finance and socio-economic development.
- Who
- Chandra Shekhar Ghosh, former MD & CEO of Bandhan Bank
- What
- Received the Governor’s Award of Excellence - Vande Mataram Puraskar 2026
- When
- January 30, 2026
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- Why
- For pioneering financial inclusion and socio-economic development
- Recipient
- Chandra Shekhar Ghosh
- Award
- Governor’s Award of Excellence - Vande Mataram Puraskar 2026
- Presented by
- West Bengal Governor C. V. Ananda Bose
- Date
- January 30, 2026
- Organization
- Bandhan Group
- Key Contribution
- Pioneering financial inclusion and micro-credit programs
- Bank Transformation
- Bandhan became India’s first microfinance institution to become a universal bank in 2015