SMFG India Credit Advances Rural Welfare Through 8th Pashu Vikas Day; Over 1.4 Lakh Cattle Treated
Reinforcing its commitment to inclusive rural development, SMFG India Credit concluded the 8th edition of Pashu Vikas Day on February 14, 2026, positively impacting more than 1.55 lakh lives across 16 states.
The initiative, launched in 2014, focuses on strengthening livestock healthcare systems and enhancing rural livelihoods. This year, nearly 1.4 lakh cattle received medical attention, while over 14,000 individuals were provided healthcare support, benefiting more than 30,000 households.
The camps were organised across 510 SMFG Gramshakti branches, delivering free veterinary check-ups, medicines, vaccinations, and productivity advisory services for milch animals.
The 2026 edition carried the theme ‘Sarvottam Seva: Pashu, Parivar aur Pragati’, reflecting the integrated approach linking livestock wellbeing to family income security and rural economic resilience.
Mr. Ravi Narayanan, Managing Director & CEO, SMFG India Credit, highlighted that sustainable rural progress depends on strengthening livestock health and community wellbeing simultaneously.
Pashu Vikas Day has previously been recognised by the Limca Book of Records (2015), Best of India Records (2018), World Book of Records (2019) and World Records Union (2024). In 2025, the initiative set a Guinness World Record for conducting the largest cattle welfare lesson across multiple locations simultaneously.
SMFG India Credit operates in India through 1000+ branches across 670+ towns and 70,000+ villages, supported by 22,000+ employees. It offers a range of credit solutions including SME loans, commercial vehicle financing, home loans and rural livelihood advancement loans.
The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, one of the largest global banking and financial services groups headquartered in Japan.
