The Uttarakhand State Co-operative Bank Ltd. (USCB) serves as the apex co-operative banking institution in Uttarakhand, India. Established on June 4, 2001, and commencing operations on February 27, 2004, under the Banking Regulation Act of 1949, USCB oversees and supports co-operative activities across the state. Its primary mission is to provide financial services to co-operative societies and their members, promoting economic development in both agricultural and non-agricultural sectors. Headquartered in Haldwani, Nainital district, the bank operates 15 branches and is affiliated with 10 District Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs) throughout Uttarakhand. In 2016, USCB was included in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, recognizing it as a scheduled bank