Which of the following are the features of Co-operative Banks?

I- Co-operative bank members are both customer and owner of the bank.

II- These banks are owned and controlled by the members, who democratically elect a board of directors.

III- They have played a significant role in the financial inclusion of unbanked rural masses.

Solution

Features of Co-operative Banks: Customer Owned Entities: Co-operative bank members are both customer and owner of the bank. Democratic Member Control: These banks are owned and controlled by the members, who democratically elect a board of directors. Members usually have equal voting rights, according to the cooperative principle of “one person, one vote”. Profit Allocation: A significant part of the yearly profit, benefits or surplus is usually allocated to constitute reserves and a part of this profit can also be distributed to the co-operative members, with legal and statutory limitations. Financial Inclusion: They have played a significant role in the financial inclusion of unbanked rural masses. They provide cheap credit to masses in rural areas.