26/12/2025
A Co-operative Banking Seminar was organised at Mehsana by the North Gujarat Urban Co-operative Banks Federation at Atmaram Kaka Sadan, Ambaji. The seminar was inaugurated by Shri Kantibhai L. Patel, National Vice Chairman, Sahakar Bharati, along with Shri Muljibhai Choudhary, associated with the hotel industry in the United States.
The programme was presided over by Shri Shivrambhai Patel, Vice Chairman, North Gujarat Urban Co-operative Banks Federation. Prominent dignitaries present on the occasion included Shri Natubhai Patel, Managing Director, and Shri Kirti C. Patel, Secretary of the Federation. Expert guidance was provided by Shri Ganpatbhai Mistri, Retired Deputy General Manager, Reserve Bank of India. Shri Vitthalbhai Dhanani, CEO, The Varachha Co-operative Bank Ltd., and Shri Ramjibhai Chavda, IT Head, The Gujarat State Co-operative Bank Ltd., shared practical insights with participants.
More than 150 directors and senior officials from Urban Co-operative Banks across North Gujarat attended the seminar. The sessions covered key areas including banking business growth, cyber security awareness, operational excellence, recovery and NPA management, digital banking, and risk management.
The seminar witnessed active participation and meaningful discussions, and proved beneficial in strengthening the operational and managerial capabilities of co-operative banks in the region.