710 primary Agricultural Credit Societies digitised in state

Haryana Chief Secretary Vivek Joshi presided over a meeting of the State Cooperative Development Committee (SCDC) here today.

Expressing satisfaction on the computerisation of 710 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), he said the step would not only improve efficiency of PACS, but also would help in tackling corrupt practices. He also called for training of officials to ensure seamless transition to a digital framework.

It was informed at the meeting that PACS/PCCS (Primary Cooperative Credit Societies) had covered all gram panchayats in Haryana. Moving forward, a Joint Working Committee has been formed in all districts for the formation of Multipurpose PACS, along with Dairy & Fisheries Cooperative Societies in every gram panchayat of the state. The meeting was informed that new model bylaws had been adopted by all PACS/PCCS in Haryana to increase their viability and diversify activities, making them vibrant economic entities at the village level.

Under a pilot project of the Central government, the PACS of the state were also working on construction of new godowns. They would also provide Common Service Centre (CSC) services to people. In all, 433 PACS had been boarded as CSCs in the state while services had already been started by 202 PACS. Four PACS — Bass, Matloda, Narnaud and Hathira — had started the sale of medicines at Jan Aushadhi Kendras.

In addition, 742 PACS had started functioning as Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samridhi Kendras.

Under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act 2002, National Cooperative Exports Limited had been set up as an umbrella organisation to promote exports from the cooperative sector.

Through this society, the export of farmers’ products would be facilitated and farmers would get better price of their produce.

Further, 347 societies had been made member of National Cooperative Organics Limited, which had been established under the Multistate Cooperative Societies Act as an umbrella organisation that would work for the production, distribution and marketing of certified and authentic organic products.