Udupi: The Badagabettu Credit Cooperative Society Ltd has received the Sadhana Award from the Dakshina Kannada District Central Cooperative Bank (DKDCC Bank) for its outstanding performance during 2025-26, marking the 20th consecutive year that the society has earned the prestigious recognition.
The award acknowledges the society’s sustained progress, financial performance and contribution to the cooperative sector over the years. The achievement also reflects the organisation’s consistent efforts towards strengthening its operations and serving its members.
The award was presented by Dr M N Rajendra Kumar, president of DKDCC Bank, at an award ceremony organised as part of the bank’s annual general meeting.
Recognition for sustained performance
The Sadhana Award is presented in recognition of notable performance among cooperative institutions associated with DKDCC Bank.
For Badagabettu Credit Cooperative Society, receiving the award for the 20th consecutive year represents a significant milestone. The uninterrupted recognition highlights the society’s consistency in maintaining its performance and advancing its activities in the cooperative sector.
The latest award covers the society’s performance during the 2025-26 financial year.
The continued achievement is also expected to reinforce the confidence of members and stakeholders in the society’s functioning and long-term development.
Society leadership receives award
Jayakar Shetty Indrali, president of Badagabettu Credit Cooperative Society, and Rajesh V Sherigar, general manager, received the Sadhana Award on behalf of the organisation.
Their presence at the ceremony represented the society’s leadership and management, which have been overseeing its operations and development.
The award was presented during the annual general meeting programme of DKDCC Bank, bringing together representatives and directors associated with the cooperative banking sector.
Officials and directors attend ceremony
Several officials and representatives from the cooperative sector were present during the award presentation.
Society director L Umanath and assistant general manager Praveen Kumar attended the event along with Udupi District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies Lavanya K R.
Dakshina Kannada District Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies Ramesh H N and directors of DKDCC Bank were also present.
The participation of senior officials and cooperative representatives highlighted the significance of the recognition and the society’s long-standing association with the cooperative movement.
20 years of consecutive recognition
The 20th consecutive Sadhana Award is a notable achievement for Badagabettu Credit Cooperative Society, reflecting its sustained performance across two decades.
Continued recognition in the cooperative sector requires institutions to maintain sound operations while responding to the changing financial and service requirements of their members.
The society’s achievement demonstrates its ability to maintain consistent progress over an extended period. The latest recognition for 2025-26 adds another year to its uninterrupted record of receiving the Sadhana Award.
The milestone is also significant for the cooperative sector in Udupi, highlighting the contribution of local cooperative institutions to the region’s financial and economic ecosystem.
The award ceremony provided an opportunity to acknowledge the society’s achievements and the efforts of its leadership, employees and members in sustaining its performance.