Tripura Gramin Bank Launches ‘TGB on Wheels’, India’s First Solar-Powered ATM Van

Tripura Gramin Bank launches ‘TGB on Wheels’ in January 2026 as India’s first fully solar-powered ATM van, supported by NABARD. The initiative provides uninterrupted ATM and basic banking services in rural and remote areas of Tripura, including locations with unreliable or absent electricity supply.

‘TGB on Wheels’ (Tripura Gramin Bank): Solar-Powered Mobile ATM Van

Dimension	Key Details
Implementing bank	Tripura Gramin Bank
Institutional position	First Regional Rural Bank (RRB) in India to introduce a fully solar-powered mobile ATM van
Name of initiative	TGB on Wheels
Type of service delivery	Mobile ATM van
Energy source	Runs entirely on 100% solar power; eliminates dependence on conventional electricity or diesel generators
Service features	Provides ATM services including cash withdrawal and account-related facilities
Coverage area	Targets rural, remote, and interior regions of Tripura; serves rural and semi-urban areas where permanent banking infrastructure is limited
Operational reliability	Operates independently of grid power and remains functional during power cuts
Support agency	National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) supports the project
NABARD role	Promotes rural infrastructure, financial inclusion, and sustainable development; support enables adoption of clean energy solutions while expanding banking outreach
Operational status	Three solar-powered ATM vans are operational across different regions of Tripura
Formal introduction of concept	Introduced in July 2023 during a visit to Tripura, with inauguration by Nirmala Sitharaman (Union Minister of Finance)