Cooperative Societies
Aiming to strengthen cooperative societies in Jammu district, a Joint Working Committee was convened recently at the DC Office Complex. The meeting, chaired by Additional District Development Commissioner, Sher Singh, saw participation from senior officials across departments, with the primary focus on expanding cooperative initiatives in uncovered Gram Panchayats.
The session, organised by Deputy Registrar Cooperative Societies, Jammu, along with representatives from DDM NABARD, centred on the formation of new Multipurpose Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (M-PACS), Dairy and Fishery Cooperatives. Officials from Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Rural Development Departments were present, with DDM NABARD outlining the district’s role in the National Cooperative Development Plan.
The meeting’s agenda revolved around several critical points, including the identification of GPs that currently lack cooperative societies and the steps needed to mobilise their formation. A detailed discussion was held on liquidating defunct and dormant PACS to optimise the use of resources and strengthen existing cooperatives.
Key strategies to mobilise farmers for forming new cooperatives were also explored, aligning with the government’s “Sahakar se Samriddhi” initiative, which aims to bolster rural prosperity through cooperative efforts. The formation of comprehensive business development plans (BDPs) for these new societies was a significant topic, aimed at establishing sustainable models in agriculture and allied sectors.
