This document discusses marketing strategies for rural banking services in India. It notes that rural banking started with the establishment of the banking sector in India and mainly focused on the agricultural sector. There are over 14475 rural banks in India, with over 2126 located in remote rural areas. The document recommends that banks provide more financial inclusion and use of microcredit/self-help groups. It also suggests using new technologies, alternative distribution channels, and improving service levels in rural areas. The government is asked to establish an authority for rural banking and a strategic action plan for remittance facilities between banks and post offices. Banks should expand their reach through partnerships and kiosk banking, educate customers, be cost-effective through low-cost AT