At CoopKumbh 2025 in New Delhi on Tuesday, Dhananjay Tambekar, Managing Director of Godavari Multi State Cooperative Credit Society, strongly advocated for the creation of an umbrella organization for credit cooperatives and multi-state credit societies, similar to that of urban cooperative banks (UCBs).

Highlighting the impressive growth of Godavari, which now operates over 100 branches with a business volume exceeding Rs 5,000 crore, Tambekar said the cooperative sector deserves greater recognition and structured support. “Cooperative societies are often viewed with skepticism, but our consistent growth proves their strength and credibility,” he noted.

Tambekar emphasized the need to define the roles and responsibilities of sales officers, who play a vital role in cooperative operation

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