Union Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol attended the 54th Foundation Day celebration of Janseva Sahakari Bank in Hadapsar, Pune, as the Chief Guest and extended his best wishes for the bank’s continued growth.
A major highlight of the celebration was the presentation of the ‘Janseva Award 2026’ to Vrikshdai Pratishthan of Dehu for its dedicated contribution to environmental protection, tree conservation and public awareness.
Sharing the highlights on social media, Mohol appreciated the bank’s contribution over more than five decades to the financial progress of ordinary citizens, small traders, entrepreneurs and various sections of society. He said the bank’s journey, built on members’ trust, a service-oriented approach and cooperative values, was commendable.
The occasion also featured the felicitation of H.B.P. Shivaji Maharaj More, a descendant of Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj.
Emphasising the wider role of cooperative banks, Mohol said they are not merely financial institutions but important pillars of economic self-reliance. Their contribution to promoting savings, financing small businesses, encouraging self-employment and strengthening local economies remains significant.
He also highlighted the Union Government’s focus on modernisation, transparency and institutional strengthening of the cooperative sector under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and the guidance of Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, in line with the vision of ‘Sahkar Se Samriddhi’.
Air Marshal (Retd.) Bhushan Gokhale presided over the function, while renowned psychiatrist Dr Nandkumar Mulmule delivered a talk on ‘The Search for Happiness’.
Bank Chairman Dr Rajendra Gurupadayya Hiremath, Vice Chairman Ravi Shankar Tupe, CEO Shirish Nivrutti Polekar, members of the board, bank officials and other dignitaries were present at the celebration.
Mohol congratulated the bank’s leadership, staff and members on the milestone and wished Janseva Sahakari Bank continued success in its mission of public service.
