Title: Tehran Activates Banking Contingency Plan to Support Public During Air Pollution Episodes
A Coordinated Response for Essential Services
In a move to ensure the continuity of essential financial services, the Banking Coordination Council has announced the implementation of a contingency plan for banking operations in Tehran Province. This measure comes in direct response to an official notice from the Tehran Provincial Government, which has activated its emergency air pollution taskforce.
How the Contingency Plan Works
During the period specified by the emergency taskforce, member banks across Tehran Province—with the exception of Firuzkoh—will transition to an on-call duty system. This structured approach ensures that while some branches may adjust their operations, core banking services remain accessible to the public.
To facilitate this, a network of designated on-call branches will remain fully operational. The identities of these specific branches have been made publicly available on the official banking information websites. These branches, supported by their technical and central backup units, are poised to address the urgent needs of customers, ensuring that vital financial transactions can proceed without interruption.
A Decentralized Framework for National Cohesion
The directive underscores a decentralized and responsive governance model. The announcement clarifies that banking operations in other provinces will be guided by the decisions of their respective provincial governments, allowing for tailored responses based on local environmental conditions and requirements.
This proactive step highlights the system’s commitment to public welfare and administrative efficiency, ensuring that essential economic activities are maintained while supporting broader environmental health initiatives.