The Government is ready to meet the situation arising out of the notice given by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) for Zone-wise relay strikes from 2nd December to 5th December. In a statement, the Finance Ministry said that the government is keeping a close watch over the situation and monitoring it on regular basis. All Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have been advised by the Government to take pre-emptive steps to ensure least inconvenience to general public and to adequately load ATMs, to ensure operation of clearing houses, to ensure continuation of internet banking, to make arrangements for carrying out uninterrupted government business transactions. Earlier, the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) had given a notice for Zone-wise relay strikes for early wage revision of bank employees.