Thiru. N. Anbazhagan

Last Updated: 29/6/2026Category: Tamil Nadu
  • Tenure/Life Period: Born December 19, 1955 – Present (Active in 2026)
  • Association and Role within Society or Entity: Long-time Managing Director of the Madurai District Central Co-operative Bank.
  • Contributions to the Cooperative Sector: Based in the Madurai district, Anbazhagan modernized the management of agricultural credit delivery in southern Tamil Nadu. He introduced advanced credit appraisal software and asset-liability monitoring systems across primary agricultural credit societies (PACS), drastically cutting down bad loans while accelerating crop loan approvals during sowing seasons. He successfully integrated local weaving, dairy, and consumer cooperatives into a single financial advisory network, ensuring the economic health of the district's entire cooperative ecosystem.
  • Awards and Recognitions: Awarded the highly prestigious national IFFCO Sahakarita Ratna Award in 2018 for his administrative innovations and governance excellence in cooperative banking.