Co - Operative Society

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Foundation and Vision

Dr. Prabhakar Kore Co-op Credit Society Ltd., Ankali (Multi-state) was established on September 29, 1988 as the Ankali Urban Co-operative Credit Society Ltd. in Ankali, Belgaum on Rajiv Gandhi Road. The Society was founded by Dr. Prabhakar Kore, a visionary leader, former Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), and Chancellor of K.L.E. University. Dr. Kore’s commitment to financial empowerment and community development laid the groundwork for a cooperative society rooted in trust and unity.

Founding Board of Directors

The founding Board comprised Chairman Shri Shripal S. Kante and esteemed members:

  • Shri Annasaheb Shivalingappa Patil
  • Shri Sadanand Gangadhar Chikali
  • Shri Ganpatrao B. Kumbar
  • Shri Dattatraya R. Kothiwale
  • Shri Bandu Peerappa Pujari
  • Shri Annasaheb Dhanpal Shetty
  • Mahila Director Smt. Nalini Arjun Magdum

Guiding Purpose and Values

The Society’s mission is inspired by the blessings of Shri. Siddeshwar Mahaswamiji of Bijapur Dnyanyogashram and is dedicated to uplifting the economic well-being of farmers and underserved communities. The guiding principle of “STRONG & PURE SOCIETY” drives the Society’s commitment to fostering savings, cooperation, and unity, regardless of caste or creed. Balancing tradition with innovation, the Society provides personalized service and a professional approach to community banking.

Branch Network

The Society has expanded to serve communities through numerous branch locations including

Belgaum District
Ankali Chandur Kerur Dsf
Diggewadi Tilakwadi College road Chikodi
Athani Gokak Ssl site (yadrav) Chinchali
Nippani Harugeri Bailhongal Examba
Sadalaga M.K. Hubli Yadur Hanuman nagar
Galataga Kagwad Ainapur Vadagaon (Belagavi)
Kankanwadi Sankeshwar Shiraguppi Nandikurali
Kittur Konnur Khanapur Kabbur
C k nagar ankali Darur Hukkeri Shri Nagar
Savadatti

Bangalore District
Rajajinagar Koramangala

Bagalakot District
Banahatti Mudhol Jamakhandi Terdal
Bagalakot

Dharwad District
Dharwad Hubballi

Davanagere District
Davanagere

Haveri District
Hirekerur Ranebennur Haveri
Gangavathi District
Gangavathi
Shivamogga District
Shivamogga
Gadag District
Gadag

For overcome the economic level and also to provide the banking facilities for the farmers and poor people for which the founder made bold venture to inaugurate this institution by the divine blessings of Shri.Siddeshwar Mahaswamiji of Bijapur Dnyanyogashram.

Our Organisation stiffly started working on the path of Sahakar/co-operation on which the basic deed is “STRONG & PURE SOCIETY” Not only to cultivate habits of thrift amongst all classes, building to aid economic activity through co-operation of all, shorn of distinction of caste and creed. It endeavored and succeeded in striking a right balance between values and innovative approach, personalized service and professional outlook and commercial considerations and public concern.

Our Organistion has branches for the service at Chandur, DSF Site, Kerur, Diggewadi, Tilakwadi-Belgaum, College Road- Belgaum, Chikodi, Athani, Gokak, Shivashakti sugars site-yadrav, Chinchali, Nippani, Harugeri, Bailhongal, Examba, Sadalaga, M.K.Hubli, RN Bangalore, HN Belgaum, Yadur, Mahalingpur, Haveri, Galataga, Kagwad, Ainapur, Banahatti, Vadagaon, BGM, Mudhol, Dharawad, Jamakhandi, Koramangala, Davanagere, Ranebennur, Sankeshwar, Terdal, Bagalakot, Shiraguppi, Kankanwadi, Nandikurali, Hirekerur, Gangavathi, Konnur, Khanapur, Kittur, Kabbur, Darur, Hukkeri, Saundatti And Mahantesh Nagar(Belgavi) under the local Body Committees of branches respectively.

And this Co-operative Sector with honorary of Karnataka State Souhard Federation Co-operative Niyamit; Bangalore this was renamed the Ankali Urban Co-operative Credit Society as Dr.Prabhakar Kore Credit Souhard Sahakari Niyamit, Ankali under the Karnataka Souhard Co-operative Act 1997 of section 5(3) with registered no : RSR/Sou/CO-Op/208/Reg/111/06-07 dtd 30/03/2007 And In 2023 Dr.Prabhakar Kore Credit Souhard Sahakari Niyamit; Ankali Renamed as Dr.Prabhakar Kore Co-op Credit Society Ltd,. Ankali (Multi-state) under The Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies by owning its building at Ankali , Chandur, Kerur, Diggewadi, College Road And Nippani branches

While at beginning of the Society, the Board of Members made 257 members and collecting the deposits of Rs.1,71,059/- for functioning.