The 42nd annual general meeting (AGM) of the Shikshak Sahakari Bank Limited was conducted through video conferencing. Anil Sole, Chairman of the bank chaired the occasion. Members and board of directors including Jagdish Joshi were present on the occasion. The report of the bank presented was passed by everyone. All the queries of the members were satisfactorily replied by the board of directors. “We have to adopt change due to COVID-19 pandemic,” said Anil Sole.

  

With the spike in the cases of COVID-19, it was decided to take the annual general meeting through video conferencing. During the lockdown period also, the bank tried its level best to render its services. “Our bank employees are COVID warriors,” he said. The bank continued its progress and it has bagged ‘A’ rating. For the outstanding performance by the bank, members, directors and staff are continously taking extra efforts. For personal and economic needs, the bank has revised its interest rates. Sole said, the bank has designed various loan schemes which will be roll out soon. Prof Nafde, Co-operative Training Officer from Co-operative Department guided the members and directors of the bank.

 

He detailed upon various topics so that the banks will move ahead in its performance. He said, one should keep positive attitude towards the changes that are taking place in the banking sector. “If the members of the bank work together, co-operative sector will emerge as a best alternative to private banks,” he added. He said, the members of the bank are very intelligent. The staff of the bank is taking utmost care to work with technology. Glowing tributes were paid to the great leaders in the co-operative movement.