Amit Shah to Chair National Cooperative Ministers Meeting in Gandhinagar
Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will preside over a significant gathering of ministers and officials from the cooperation departments of all states and Union territories in Gandhinagar on Tuesday. This high-level meeting is set to mark the inauguration of projects valued at over Rs 250 crore, spanning various cooperative institutions across the nation.
Focus on Best Practices and Gujarat's Model
State Cooperation Minister Jitu Vaghani announced on Monday that the event will feature the release of reports detailing best practices implemented by cooperative bodies from different regions of India. Additionally, there will be a special presentation highlighting Gujarat's pioneering 'Co-operation Among Cooperatives' initiative, which has been successfully rolled out in the state and serves as a model for national replication.
Key Agenda Items for National Review
The meeting will primarily concentrate on a comprehensive review of several critical national cooperative initiatives. Key discussion points include:
- Establishment of 2 Lakh New MPACS: Progress on setting up 2 lakh new Multipurpose Primary Agriculture Credit Societies (MPACS), along with dairy and fisheries cooperatives across the country.
- World's Largest Grain Storage Plan: Construction of modern warehouses under this ambitious plan to enhance agricultural infrastructure and food security.
- Economic Viability of Sugar Mills: Addressing the financial sustainability and operational challenges faced by cooperative sugar mills.
- Challenges in Cooperative Banking: Resolving issues and improving the functioning of cooperative banks to better serve their members.
- National Cooperative Database: Discussions on the development and implementation of a centralized database to streamline cooperative operations.
- Computerisation of Institutions: Advancing the digital transformation and computerisation of cooperative institutions for greater efficiency and transparency.
This meeting underscores the government's commitment to strengthening the cooperative sector, which plays a vital role in India's economic and agricultural development. The outcomes are expected to drive policy enhancements and foster greater collaboration among states in promoting cooperative growth.
