Odisha Tourism Department Partners with Bandhan Bank

Current Context: The Odisha government has roped in Bandhan Bank to provide Point of Sale (PoS) machines to Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) to facilitate card payments by tourists at prime locations such as Puri, Bhubaneshwar, Konark, Chilka and Gopalpur.

• The PoS machines will help improve collections and prevent revenue losses for the state tourism department, which may be caused by the lack of cash carried by the tourists. The machines will also bring convenience to both the tourists and OTDC officials.
• The initiative aligns with the nation's vision of becoming a cashless economy. Bandhan Bank is planning to launch UPI services soon.
• Bandhan Bank has been an important market player in Odisha over the years, with around 150 banking outlets in the state. 
• The bank currently serves more than 3 crore customers through more than 6,100 banking outlets across 34 states and union territories in the country.

Question:

Q.1 Which bank has partnered with the Odisha government to provide PoS machines to the state tourism department?
a. HDFC Bank
b. ICICI Bank
c. Bandhan Bank
d. Axis Bank