Indraj attended the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Delhi Citizen Cooperative Bank as the Chief Guest and stated that cooperation is not merely an economic structure but a philosophy of social unity and collective participation.
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Delhi Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh announced on Sunday that the cooperative movement in the national capital will be revitalised with new energy, and declared that bank accounts of Ministers, officers, and all employees of the department will be opened in the Cooperative banks to set a strong example of trust and participation in this banking system.
Indraj attended the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Delhi Citizen Cooperative Bank as the Chief Guest and stated that cooperation is not merely an economic structure but a philosophy of social unity and collective participation.
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He said that under the leadership of Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi Government is working towards achieving the vision of ‘Antyodaya,’ which is uplifting the last person in society, and fulfilling the commitment to building a self-reliant India and a developed Delhi.
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Indraj informed that during the past few months, he has held detailed meetings with the chairpersons and directors of 12 major cooperative banks of Delhi, and the focus was on improving consumer facilities and implementing necessary reforms in the cooperative banking sector.
He further announced that new branches of cooperative banks will soon be opened in various parts of Delhi to provide better financial services at the local level, with special focus on rural areas and rehabilitation colonies.
The minister has said that a ‘Cooperative Week’ will be celebrated from November 14 to 20 in the city, and during this period, cooperative institutions across the national capital will organise Delhi’s largest-ever Blood Donation Camp.
He added that the week will symbolise the spirit of “Prosperity through Cooperation,” with active participation from banks, housing societies, credit unions, and self-help groups.
Emphasising the inclusive spirit of the cooperative movement, Singh remarked, “Cooperation is not merely about running institutions — it is about creating opportunities for every section of society, and that is our ultimate goal.”
He also announced that a grand statue of Shaheed Bhagat Singh will be installed next year in the historic premises of the Registrar of Cooperative Societies (RCS) Office, and this initiative would link the spirit of cooperation with the ideals of patriotism and public service, also serving as a true tribute to the great freedom fighter.
According to the minister, the Delhi government also has plans to open new “Cooperative Stores” across the city, where organic and locally made products by Self-Help Groups (SHGs) will be sold.
These stores will provide a direct market platform for local producers and women entrepreneurs, thereby promoting employment generation and economic self-reliance, Indraj added.
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