In which year was the Lead Bank Scheme implemented in India?

✅Explanation:
The Lead Bank Scheme was introduced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in December 1969. The scheme was a significant step towards expanding banking and financial services in rural and underdeveloped areas of India. Under this scheme, each district was assigned to a specific bank, designated as the "Lead Bank," responsible for coordinating the efforts of all banks in the district to promote credit and other banking facilities.