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The Ministry of Cooperation has launched several initiatives under the 'Sahkar Se Samriddhi' vision to strengthen the cooperative sector from the primary level to the apex in Bihar. Major activities include diversifying Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and establishing a National Cooperative Database. Advances have been made toward
Food Grain Production
India has achieved a record food grain production of 353.96 million tonnes in 2024-25, supported by robust storage infrastructure including 917.83 LMT capacity managed by the Food Corporation of India and state agencies. The expansion of cold storage facilities and decentralized storage through Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS)
PACS
The Ministry of Cooperation has initiated the Computerization of PACS project, integrating Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) with cooperative banks through a Common National Software. This ERP-based system enhances operational efficiency, governance, and transparency, leading to faster loan disbursal and reduced transaction costs. Additionally, a focus on cybersecurity has led
PACS
As of June 30, 2025, 2,51,872 out of 2,69,230 Gram Panchayats in India are covered by Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS). The government aims to establish 2 lakh multipurpose PACS, Dairy, and Fishery cooperative societies to enhance coverage, especially in underserved areas. A Standard Operating Procedure
PACS
The Ministry of Cooperation has implemented various measures to integrate Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) with PM-KISAN and other Central schemes, aiming to transform PACS into local service delivery hubs for farmers. Key initiatives include ERP-enabled convergence with farmer databases, multi-sectoral scheme linkages, and the establishment of new Farmer Producer
Women Empowerment
The Ministry of Cooperation has implemented various initiatives to empower women in the cooperative sector, including mandating women directors on the boards of Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) and Primary Agriculture Cooperative Credit Societies (PACS). The amendments to the MSCS Act ensure representation of women and Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes in
PACS
The Government of India is implementing a project to computerize Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) with a financial outlay increased to ₹2,925.39 Crore. This initiative involves the development of a common ERP software to enhance PACS operations, improve governance, and facilitate better service delivery to farmers. The project
PACS
The Government of India has approved a plan to strengthen the cooperative movement by establishing 2 lakh multipurpose PACS, Dairy, and Fishery cooperative societies across the country over five years. This initiative aims to enhance grassroots engagement through various government schemes and support from national banks. A Standard Operating Procedure
Cooperative Societies
The Indian government has approved a plan to establish 2 lakh new multipurpose PACS, Dairy, and Fishery Cooperative Societies across all Panchayats and villages over five years. This initiative aims to strengthen the cooperative movement at the grassroots level, utilizing existing government schemes and support from various national boards. As
Grain Storage
The Government of India has approved the 'World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector' aimed at enhancing agricultural infrastructure through the establishment of godowns, processing units, and other facilities at the PACS level. The pilot project has already seen the completion of godowns in 11 states,
PACS
Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani, Secretary of the Ministry of Cooperation, addressed the inaugural session of the National Workshop on Emerging Technologies in PACS in New Delhi. The workshop highlighted the benefits of PACS in rural India, with a 42% increase in beneficiaries from short-term credit lending. The Ministry aims to
Cooperation
Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the importance of cooperatives in India during a seminar in Mumbai, marking the International Cooperative Year 2025. He highlighted the Ministry of Cooperation's initiatives to empower farmers, including new products from NAFED, a cooperative taxi service, and the establishment of a fully