Dehradun, Dec. 18 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 17 Dec: The Central Government has stated that it is undertaking special efforts to improve the financial health of 63 cooperative banks currently facing weak fiscal conditions. The Centre has further stated that key measures being taken in this regard include granting permission to open new branches, reducing lending targets, and facilitating one-time settlements for outstanding loans.

This response of the Centre was given in the Rajya Sabha to a question raised by BJP MP and BJP State President Mahendra Bhatt during Question Hour. Bhatt had raised questions in the House regarding the Centre's scheme for cooperative banks with poor financial standings across the country. In response, M...