A significant milestone was achieved in the cooperative sector with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Bihar State Cooperative Bank and IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance. The agreement aims to increase insurance coverage among customers, cooperative societies, and members across the state of Bihar. The MoU was signed in the presence of the State Minister for Cooperation, who highlighted the importance of insurance as a crucial tool for financial security and risk mitigation within the cooperative ecosystem.
The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Jitendra Kumar, MLA-cum-Chairman of the Nalanda Central Cooperative Bank, Abhay Kumar Singh, IAS, Additional Secretary of the Department of Cooperation, Bihar, A.K. Paliwal, State Head of IFFCO, and Vipul Gupta, Vice President of IFFCO-Tokio. Other senior officials and representatives from the cooperative and insurance sectors were also present.
The MoU is expected to facilitate greater access to insurance products, thereby strengthening financial inclusion through the cooperative network in Bihar. This partnership will enable the cooperative bank to offer a range of insurance products to its customers, including those in rural and underserved areas. By expanding insurance coverage, the MoU aims to provide financial security and protection to cooperative society members, customers, and their families.
The agreement is a significant step towards promoting financial inclusion and strengthening the cooperative sector in Bihar. The cooperative network in the state will play a vital role in disseminating information about insurance products and facilitating their distribution. The partnership between the Bihar State Cooperative Bank and IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of millions of people in the state, providing them with access to insurance products and promoting financial security.
Overall, the MoU is a significant development in the cooperative sector, and its implementation is expected to have far-reaching consequences for the people of Bihar. It is a step towards achieving the goal of universal financial inclusion and promoting economic growth and development in the state.