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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
CM invites Shah to launch Raj's cooperation conference
Jaipur: Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma invited Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah to inaugurate the proposed 'Cooperation Conference' in Rajasthan on the occasion of the International Year of Cooperatives. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The United Nations General Assembly declared the year 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives. During his meeting with the home minister on Thursday, Sharma provided detailed information to Shah about the progress and innovations in the cooperative sector in Rajasthan. He discussed topics related to the computerisation of PACS, Mhaaro Khata Mhaaro Bank, Gopal Credit Card Scheme, and the Prosperity through Cooperation campaign. Additionally, the CM expressed gratitude to Shah for the successful implementation of 54 initiatives started under the Prosperity through Cooperation campaign. Sharma also met union housing and urban affairs and power minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday. Sharma had a detailed discussion on drainage development, water availability, metro expansion, easy transport facilities, and various means of power generation and supply in Rajasthan. The CM discussed with the union minister the expansion of urban transport services and the provision of easy transport facilities in various districts of the state. He also had an extensive conversation about approving the Jaipur Metro Project - Phase II under the joint venture model and the prompt release of central assistance. Sharma requested Khattar to approve the DPR of Rs 1,368 crore under the RDSS project for the management of electricity supply to agricultural consumers during the day by Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The CM requested the minister to instruct CTUIL, CEA, MNRE, and other related organisations to take necessary actions on a priority basis for the rapid implementation of 115 gigawatt projects in Rajasthan and to develop a transmission system for the evacuation of an additional 50 gigawatts of renewable energy. Sharma also met union railway, information and broadcasting, and electronics and information technology minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. During this meeting, they discussed the expansion of the railway network for the convenience of citizens and industrial development. Various topics related to strengthening digital connectivity and promoting innovation in the information and broadcasting sector were also discussed. Additionally, Sharma met union coal and mines minister G. Kishan Reddy. They discussed the sustainable development of mineral resources, investment opportunities, strengthening infrastructure related to the mining sector, and coal supply for power plants.
Express Tribune
4 days ago
- General
- Express Tribune
'Revival of cooperatives to tackle food insecurity'
Experts at an international conference held at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) have urged the revival of cooperative systems as a pathway to sustainable agricultural and rural development in Pakistan. The event was organised by the Institute of Agricultural Extension, Education and Rural Development in collaboration with the Punjab Cooperative Department. Chairman Punjab Higher Education Commission, Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan, highlighted that cooperatives globally play a vital role in addressing the economic, social, and cultural needs of communities. He warned that rapid urbanization and conversion of agricultural land into housing schemes threaten food security and rural livelihoods. Cooperatives, he noted, can empower farmers by improving access to technology and increasing productivity and income. UAF Vice Chancellor Dr Zulfiqar Ali noted that 2025 has been declared the International Year of Cooperatives by the United Nations.
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)
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Policy soon for easy liquidation of cooperatives: Amit Shah
Union home minister Amit Shah GANDHINAGAR: Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah announced Sunday that Centre will introduce soon a new policy for speedy liquidation of defunct primary agricultural credit societies ( PACS ) and registration of new ones. He outlined a target to establish two lakh new PACS by 2029, with 22 designated business activities aimed at ensuring financial stability and long-term viability. 'The work of connecting 22 different types of businesses with PACS was done by Union govt and I am sure arrangements have been made to ensure not a single registered PACS becomes financially sick,' he added. He was speaking at a 'Sahakari Sammelan' held at Science City in Ahmedabad to mark International Year of Cooperatives . Over 4,000 delegates representing 800 cooperative institutions attended the event. PACS provide short-term and medium-term loans to farmers for agricultural activities, operating at village level. They promote financial inclusion, offer affordable credit, and support rural economic development by reducing dependence on informal moneylenders. Among the business avenues encouraged for PACS are cooperative-owned manufacturing units for products such as ice cream, paneer, and other cheese. Shah highlighted a plan to promote a circular economy in the dairy sector by forming cooperatives to process skin, bones, and horns of deceased livestock. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo The Union minister said India's cooperative movement , born during the freedom struggle, had faltered in several regions but remained strong in Gujarat. 'It is the responsibility of cooperative leaders in Gujarat to make the growth of the movement symmetric,' he said. Shah also reviewed progress of 'cooperation among cooperatives' pilot project, initially launched in Banaskantha and Panchmahal districts and now expanded statewide. He reported that 60% of the project has been completed and that deposits in cooperative banks have risen by Rs 11,000 crore. 'All members of cooperatives, dairies, agriculture produce marketing committees (APMCs), and PACS should have accounts in cooperative banks,' he said.
India Gazette
18-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Amit Shah inaugurates Gujarat Sahakari Maha Sammelan 2025 in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], May 18 (ANI): The Gujarat State Cooperative Union hosted Sahakari Maha Sammelan-2025 in Ahmedabad on Sunday, chaired by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other dignitaries graced the event. Addressing the gathering, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah stated that the United Nations has declared 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives, underscoring that the cooperative sector continues to be as significant today as it was back in 1900. He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it is time to revive the cooperative movement. To realise the goal of Sahkar se Samriddhi and The Role of Cooperation in Viksit Bharat, it is essential to strengthen the Primary Cooperative Societies in villages. Emphasizing the need to expand the cooperative framework, Shah stated that expanding cooperative networks, along with training and transparency, is essential to ensure villages and farmers benefit from the transformations in the cooperative sector. The Union Cooperation Minister also highlighted the importance of the 'Science of Cooperation and Science in Cooperation,' stating that the cooperative movement that started at the time of independence will progress. Strengthening Primary Cooperative Societies in every state will, in turn, reinforce the cooperative structure at the village, district, and state levels. He also mentioned the transition from a three-tier to a four-tier cooperative structure and stressed the importance of reinforcing the cooperative framework at the national level. He called for making cooperation an essential part of governance, advancing with transparency and honesty. Amit Shah further said that true cooperation in the cooperative sector means that every village's cooperative society must have its account in a cooperative bank. He appreciated the excellent work done in this direction in Panchmahal and Banaskantha districts, where accounts of dairies, APMC, and cooperative societies have been opened in district cooperative banks to strengthen cooperative activities. The Union Minister emphasised the need to continue progressing in this direction. He also expressed confidence that with the establishment of the cooperative university named after Tribhuvanbhai Patel in Gujarat, the state will take a leading role in the field of cooperative education. Speaking about strengthening the cooperative framework, Union Minister Shah stated that by the year 2029, PACS will be registered in every Gram Panchayat area and will be established around two lakh Primary Cooperative Societies. Moreover, policies will be formulated to ensure the healthy development of these societies so that they do not falter. These Primary Cooperative Societies will also promote awareness of natural farming practices. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel proudly highlighted that 'Operation Sindoor' showcased the Indian Army's bravery, elevating the honour of the national flag. He noted that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, a tradition has been fostered to involve everyone, from the armed forces to the cooperative sector, regardless of their size, in the nation's development. CM Patel also emphasised that creating the 'Chief of Defence Staff' position and the separate Ministry of Cooperation were key initiatives launched under the Prime Minister's guidance. The Chief Minister further stated that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has demonstrated a deep commitment to the nation's internal security and the upliftment of marginalised communities through cooperative efforts. He emphasised that under his leadership, the cooperative sector has undergone a transformative revolution, which everyone present has witnessed firsthand. The Chief Minister also highlighted that the state boasts over 89,000 cooperative institutions, involving approximately 1.70 crore members within its cooperative network. CM Patel said that after 75 years of independence, the nation has received its first Cooperative University. Under the Prime Minister's leadership, he called upon everyone to unite in realising the mantra of 'Sahakar thi Samruddhi' and achieving the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. To realize the vision of a Viksit Bharat, Prime Minister Modi has introduced nine new resolutions: Catch the Rain, One Ped Maa Ke Naam, Natural Farming, Local for Vocal, Cleanliness, Healthy Living, Desh Darshan, Water Conservation, Yoga and Sports in Life, and aiding the Poor. The Chief Minister urged everyone present to bring these resolutions to life through cooperation, organisation, and strength. On this occasion, Gujarat Cooperation Minister Jagdish Vishwakarma said that after 75 years of independence, under the leadership of PM Modi, a separate Ministry of Cooperation has been established in the country. Likewise, under the leadership of Chief Minister Patel, the state government is continuously working to ensure that even the most marginalised people in the villages live with dignity. CM Patel said that under the leadership of visionary leaders like Sardar Patel, the foundation of cooperation was laid in Gujarat. He called upon everyone to connect every farmer in the state to this cooperative umbrella through rural cooperative societies and urged them to make Gujarat a model state in the country's cooperative framework. Ghanshyam Amin, President of the Gujarat State Cooperative Union, said that by implementing the motto of 'Sahakar thi Samruddhi' given by Prime Minister Modi, the country's first Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has addressed the shortcomings in the cooperative sector and formulated a national cooperative policy. Through his efforts, various institutions have been established at the national level to ensure that farmers receive direct benefits. He added that as a result, in today's competitive environment, cooperative societies--PACS--have moved beyond traditional functions and are now running businesses like Prime Minister Jan Aushadhi Centres and petrol pumps. He added that this directly benefits the members of these societies--the farmers. Speaking on this occasion, Chandrapal Singh Yadav, Chairman of ICA (Asia-Pacific), stated that since the establishment of the Ministry of Cooperation in the country, cooperative institutions have gained new strength and direction. This has increased people's trust in the cooperative sector. Furthermore, due to the strong decisions of Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, cooperative institutions are progressing, leading to the development of even the most marginalised people through cooperation. At this Maha Sammelan, under the guidance of Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, cooperative institutions of the state were informed about various landmark initiatives undertaken in the cooperative sector. On this occasion, the dignitaries present also released a guiding publication for the cooperative sector titled 'Sahakar Sankalp'. With the aim of involving various cooperative institutions across the state in realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Sahakar thi Samruddhi,' the Gujarat State Cooperative Union organized this Sahakari Maha Sammelan. The event witnessed the participation of over 4,500 cooperative leaders and representatives from rural, taluka, district, and state-level cooperative institutions. The Maha Sammelan was attended by several prominent leaders and cooperative representatives, including NAFED Chairman and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Jetha Bharwad, GSC Bank Chairman Ajay Patel, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Chairman Shamal Patel, Rajya Sabha MP Narhari Amin, and cooperative leaders Dollarrai Kotecha, Bipin Patel, Jayesh Radadiya, Arunsinh Rana, former Minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama, along with local MLAs and a large number of cooperative representatives from across the state. (ANI)
