DW BUREAU / Chandigarh

Haryana Chief Secretary Dr. Vivek Joshi presided over the 3rd meeting of the State Cooperative Development Committee (SCDC) here today. While expressing satisfaction on the computerization of 710 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), he said this step will not only improve efficiency of PACS, but will also help in tackling corrupt practices. The Chief Secretary also called for training of officials to ensure seamless transition to a digital framework.

It was informed in the meeting that PACS/PCCS (Primary Cooperative Credit Societies) have covered all gram panchayats in Haryana. Moving forward, a Joint Working Committee has been formed in all the 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 Bye-laws have been adopted by all PACS/PCCS in Haryana to increase their viability and diversify their activities, making them vibrant economic entities at the village level.

Under a pilot project of central government, the PACS of the state are also working on construction of new godowns. The PACS will also provide Common Service Center (CSC) services to people. In all, 433 PACS have been boarded as Common Service Centers in the state while CSC services have already been started by 202 PACS.

Four PACS, namely Bass, Matloda, Narnaud and Hathira have started the sale of medicines in Jan Aushadhi Kendras. In addition, 742 PACS have started functioning as Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samridhi Kendras. It is noteworthy that under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act 2002, a new National Cooperative Exports Limited has been set up as an umbrella organization to promote exports from the cooperative sector.

Through this society, the export of farmers' products will be facilitated and the farmers will get better price of their products. 420 societies have been given the membership of the National Cooperative Exports Limited.

(editor@dailyworld.in)