Union Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol inaugurated the ninth branch of Sanmitra Sahakari Bank Ltd. at Arun Nagar, Hadapsar, Pune, marking another step towards expanding accessible cooperative banking services in the region.
Speaking on the occasion, Mohol highlighted the important role of cooperative banks in meeting the financial needs of ordinary citizens, small entrepreneurs, traders and middle-class families. He said cooperative banking, built on trust, transparency and members’ participation, remains a key pillar of the local economy.
He also emphasised the Centre’s efforts to strengthen the cooperative movement under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and the guidance of Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah. Modernisation, transparency and technology adoption are central to the vision of ‘Sahkar Se Samriddhi’, he added.
Mohol expressed confidence that the new branch would provide convenient banking services to residents of Hadapsar while giving fresh impetus to local businesses, industries and entrepreneurship.
