Mumbai Bank To Launch Special Scheme For Fishermen, Workers; Pravin Darekar Sets ₹25,000-Crore Business Target

Mumbai District Central Cooperative Bank is set to launch a special scheme for fishermen and working-class individuals, according to its chairman and BJP group leader in the state legislature, Pravin Darekar. Darekar made this announcement during the inauguration of the bank's new branch in Anushakti Nagar, which was officially inaugurated by Chembur MLA Tukaram Kate.

The Trombay-Anushakti Nagar region is home to a significant population of workers, pensioners, and fishermen, prompting the bank to focus on providing accessible banking services to these groups. Darekar emphasized that "fishermen are the original residents of Mumbai," and the bank will introduce a specialized scheme catering to their needs in the near future.

Over the past 25 years, the bank's turnover has reached around Rs 15,000-16,000 crore. Darekar revealed that the bank has introduced a self-redevelopment scheme enabling housing societies to undertake redevelopment independently and potentially secure more space compared to conventional developer-led projects.

He expressed optimism that the bank would surpass the Rs 25,000-crore business mark before the completion of its next five-year period. Chembur MLA Tukaram Kate commended the bank's efforts and urged Darekar to consider establishing another branch in Ghatla village, Chembur, where residents currently have to travel to Govandi for banking services. He encouraged local residents to take advantage of the newly inaugurated Anushakti Nagar branch.