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The Hindu
20-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Crops loans of ₹53,340 crore provided to 66.24 lakh farmers through Cooperation Dept, says T.N. govt.
Crop loans to the tune of ₹53,340 crore were provided to over 66.24 lakh farmers across the State through the Cooperation Department during the past four years, the Tamil Nadu government said on Sunday (July 20, 2025). It also waived jewel loans worth ₹4,904 crore that benefited over 11.70 lakh people. Self-help group (SHG) loans amounting to ₹2,118.80 crore were waived for over 1.01 lakh self help groups, and the loan limit for women self-help groups was increased, providing ₹10,997 crore in loans, an official release listing out the steps undertaken by the Cooperation Department over the past four years said. Over 11.88 lakh farmers received ₹6,372 crore in loans for livestock development, and loans totalling ₹225.94 crore were provided to 47,221 differently-abled individuals. About 16,500 working women received loans to the tune of ₹470 crore in loans and over 49,000 women entrepreneurs were provided with ₹283.27 crore in loans. Under the Annal Ambedkar Business Pioneer Scheme, 86 sanitation workers received ₹52.34 crore in loans to become entrepreneurs and multi-purpose cooperative societies disbursed loans totaling ₹1,121.31 crore were provided, it said. 'A new arts and science college was established in Attur through the Cooperation Department.' To protect and uplift folk artists who rely on their art for livelihood, and to improve their social, economic, and financial status, loans totaling ₹18.80 crore have been provided to 4,494 folk artists so far, it said. Training fees amounting to ₹38.50 lakh for poor students studying in the two Cooperative Industrial Training Institutes in Bargur, Krishnagiri District, and Pattukkottai, Thanjavur District, were waived for the academic years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. In line with the Chief Minister's Independence Day speech last year, he launched the projects to establish 1,000 Chief Minister's Pharmacies through which generic medicines, branded medicines, nutraceuticals, and Indian medicines were provided to the public at a 25% discount.
Hans India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Haryana Chief Secretary reviews 25 high-value projects
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting and reviewed the progress of projects exceeding Rs 100 crore with the respective Administrative Secretaries here. The Administrative Secretaries presented detailed updates on 25 high-value projects, collectively of over Rs 28,000 crore, spanning sectors like urban development, transport, home, health and industrial growth. Chief Secretary Rastogi directed the officials to proactively resolve bottlenecks and complete the projects on prescribed timelines. A standout achievement is the Rs 100 crore project under the Home Department for installing CCTV cameras across police stations and posts, which has been fully completed and is operational. This initiative significantly strengthens public safety and law enforcement capabilities. Similarly, the Cooperation Department's Rs 179.75 crore mega food park in Rohtak, managed by HAFED, has achieved an impressive 97 per cent completion. With most milestones met, including the setup of the Central Processing Centre and Primary Processing Centres, this project is poised to boost agro-processing and create rural employment opportunities. The Urban Local Bodies (ULB) Department showcased progress in civic infrastructure. Projects such as the Rs 248.33 crore sewerage systems in Faridabad's Pratapgarh and Mirzapur, the Rs 133.78 crore sewerage network in Ambala Sadar, and the Rs 109.13 crore water supply initiative in Rohtak have all reached 100 per cent completion. Additionally, the Rs 130.21 crore sewerage project in Karnal, including a 142-km network and two sewage treatment plants, has been fully completed, significantly enhancing urban sanitation. The Rs 129.30 crore MCG Office Building in Gurugram, at 84 per cent completion, and the Rs 123.47 crore modernisation of Raja Nahar Singh Stadium in Faridabad, at 60 per cent completion, further highlight the department's strides in improving urban amenities. In the Town and Country Planning sector, the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) reported progress on various projects. The Rs 110 crore 100 MLD water treatment plant at Chandu Bhudera was inaugurated by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday. The Rs 679.80 crore Shree Sheetla Mata Devi Medical College and Hospital in Gurugram is advancing steadily and will soon serve as a cornerstone of healthcare infrastructure. The Rs 226.31 crore sewerage pipeline project in Gurugram's Sector 58 to 115 has also been fully completed, ensuring robust urban sanitation, an official statement said. The Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation (HMRTC) updated the meeting on transformative transport projects, including the Rs 5,453 crore Gurugram Metro (HUDA City Centre to Cyber City), the Rs 6,056.70 crore Faridabad-Gurugram Metro link, and two Regional Rapid Transport Systems (RRTS) projects: Delhi-Shahjahanpur-Neemrana-Behror (Rs 6,436 crore) and Sarai Kale Khan-Panipat (Rs 4,699 crore). Additionally, the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority's Rs 217 crore Ranney Wells project is progressing to ensure a sustainable water supply.
India Gazette
20-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Yogi Adityanath lays foundation for Rs 724 crore development projects in Kasganj
Kasganj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 20 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday participated in the foundation laying ceremony of various development projects worth Rs 724 crore in Kasganj district. Speaking at the event, CM Yogi lauded the strength of the Indian Army under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. 'Under Prime Minister Modi's guidance, India's brave soldiers have defeated Pakistan. If we did not have a strong army, how would the people of the country have remained safe in the presence of enemies like Pakistan? Pakistan is pleading with the world to spare it once. This is because, under Prime Minister Modi's leadership in the last 10 years, work has been done to modernise and strengthen the army. Continuous efforts have been made, and this is the reason why the Indian Army is always ready to face any enemy. If the enemy dares to do something, then the Indian Army has the full capability to enter its home, kill, and destroy it,' CM Yogi said. CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurated and inspected police barracks and an auditorium in the Kasganj Police Line. Earlier on Monday, Yogi Adityanath chaired a crucial review meeting of the Cooperation Department, emphasizing the need to provide easy and affordable loans to small and marginal farmers. During the meeting, the Chief Minister stressed that prosperity will come through cooperation and called for a detailed action plan for the 'Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana.' He directed the enhancement of the loan distribution capacity of cooperative banks and the modernisation of their branches. CM Yogi also urged to increase storage capacity and promote private investment, indicating significant reforms in the cooperative policy. Highlighting achievements, he said that in eight years, by 2025, cooperative banks' loan distribution crossed Rs 23,000 crore- a noteworthy milestone. The digital transformation of MPACS committees is progressing rapidly, with computerisation work ongoing for over 5,000 committees. Further, the Chief Minister instructed that direct recruitment in the cooperative sector will be done through IBPS to improve services. He also announced the construction of warehouses with a capacity of 500-1000 metric tons and preparations underway in 16 districts for the grain storage scheme. CM Yogi Adityanath concluded, 'Through cooperation alone will the dream of a self-reliant farmer be realised.' (ANI)
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Business Standard
19-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Cooperative bank loan disbursal crosses Rs 23K cr in 8 years in UP: CM Yogi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday termed the rise in cooperative bank loan disbursal to over Rs 23,000 crore in eight years as a remarkable achievement and underscored the role of cooperatives in empowering farmers and realising the vision of a self-reliant rural economy. Only through cooperatives, the dream of a self-reliant farmer can be realised. Rise in cooperative bank loan disbursal to over Rs 23,000 crore in eight years is a remarkable achievement, the Chief Minister said while directing officials to roll out the Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana, aimed at increasing the income and economic empowerment of small and marginal farmers in the state. Chairing a high-level review meeting of the Cooperation Department, Adityanath called for enhanced participation of NABARD and cooperative banks in the proposed scheme. He said the scheme must be implemented in a time-bound and effective manner, with an emphasis on modernising cooperative bank branches and ensuring easy access to affordable credit for farmers. The Chief Minister also stressed the need for a detailed project proposal to be prepared and submitted at the earliest. Reviewing the overall performance of cooperative institutions, he directed that transparency, efficiency, and farmer income enhancement must remain key priorities. According to data presented during the meeting, the Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Bank Limited's loan disbursement rose from Rs 9,190 crore in 2017 to Rs 23,061 crore in 2025, while net profit touched Rs 100.24 crore. District cooperative banks' total business expanded from Rs 28,349 crore to Rs 41,234 crore, recording a net profit of Rs 162 crore during the same period. Between 2017 and 2025, the state disbursed Rs 11,516 crore as crop loans and Rs 393 crore as long-term loans. Fertiliser distribution stood at 34.45 lakh metric tonnes, paddy procurement at 25.53 lakh metric tonnes, and procurement of pulses and oilseeds at 1.94 lakh metric tonnes. To boost storage infrastructure, 375 warehouses with a total capacity of 37,500 MT have been constructed under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund. 1,060 warehouses with a combined capacity of 1,17,350 MT have been established under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana since 2017. For 2025-26, the construction of 100 new warehouses is planned, the statement said. The Chief Minister instructed officials to frame a policy to encourage private sector participation in expanding storage capacity. He also called for reforms in the functioning of PCF (Pradeshik Cooperative Federation) and timely payments to rice millers. To address staffing shortages, Adityanath directed expediting recruitment for banking and non-banking positions in cooperative institutions through the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), aimed at improving operational efficiency and service quality. On cyber security, it was noted that UP Cooperative Bank Limited and 50 district cooperative banks are being integrated with NABARD's Core Banking Solution (CBS) cloud platform. Cooperative institutions must be made self-reliant while ensuring that farmers have access to technology, credit, and markets, Adityanath said.
India Gazette
19-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
UP CM Yogi Adityanath holds review meeting of Cooperation department
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 19 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday chaired a crucial review meeting of the Cooperation Department, emphasizing the need to provide easy and affordable loans to small and marginal farmers. During the meeting, the Chief Minister stressed that prosperity will come through cooperation and called for a detailed action plan for the 'Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana.' He directed the enhancement of loan distribution capacity of cooperative banks and modernization of their branches. CM Yogi also urged to increase storage capacity and promote private investment, indicating significant reforms in the cooperative policy. Highlighting achievements, he said that in eight years, by 2025, cooperative banks' loan distribution crossed Rs 23,000 crore- a noteworthy milestone. The digital transformation of MPACS committees is progressing rapidly, with computerization work ongoing for over 5,000 committees. Further, the Chief Minister instructed that direct recruitment in the cooperative sector will be done through IBPS to improve services. He also announced the construction of warehouses with a capacity of 500-1000 metric tons and preparations underway in 16 districts for the grain storage scheme. CM Yogi Adityanath concluded, 'Through cooperation alone will the dream of a self-reliant farmer be realized.' Meanwhile, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Sunday addressed the Maha Sammelan on the 'Role of Cooperatives in Building a Viksit Bharat' organised by Gujarat State Cooperative Federation in Ahmedabad. Many dignitaries, including Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, were present on the occasion. In his address, Shah said that the United Nations has decided to celebrate 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives. He said that the word cooperative is as relevant today for the whole world as it was in the year 1900, according to an official release from the Ministry of Cooperation. Shah said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a major effort to revive the cooperative movement in India began in 2021, and that is why the decision was made to launch the International Year of Cooperatives from India. The Union Minister said that under the initiative started in 2021 under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, two guiding principles -- 'Sahkar se Samriddhi' and The Role of Cooperation in Viksit Bharat -- were presented to the nation. As part of that initiative, this cooperative conference is being organised in Gujarat. He stated that the cooperative sector cannot be strengthened unless the benefits of the changes in this sector reach the grassroots level -- to Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and farmers. Shah emphasized that this is why it is essential to promote cooperative institutions. We must strive to bring awareness, training, and transparency to all types of cooperative institutions. The Union Minister of Cooperation said that during the International Cooperative Year, the Government of India has emphasized on 'Science of Cooperation' and 'Science in Cooperation'. He said that our cooperative movement which started in the country during the freedom movement had gradually declined and nearly disappeared in large parts of the country. He said it is the responsibility of all to expand the cooperative movement to every state and district. Additionally, the condition of primary cooperative societies in every state should improve, district-level institutions should be strengthened, and through them, the cooperative framework at the state and national levels should also be reinforced. Shah further stated that a fourth tier has been added to the long-standing global three-tier cooperative structure. He emphasized that it is essential to expand cooperation across the entire country by strengthening national institutions related to every cooperative activity, state-level cooperative institutions, district-level institutions, and primary cooperative societies in every sector. He said that we must utilize the International Year of Cooperatives to achieve this. (ANI)
