Amit Shah Inaugurates Initiatives to Strengthen Cooperative Sector in Nashik
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, participated as the Chief Guest at the 'Cooperative Conference' held in Nashik, Maharashtra. During the event, Shah inaugurated multiple initiatives aimed at strengthening the cooperative sector.
The conference witnessed the presence of several distinguished personalities, including Union Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
Shah Emphasizes Importance of Cooperatives and Scientific Advancements
In his address, Amit Shah highlighted the importance of cooperatives in empowering farmers and agricultural laborers. He emphasized the need to combine the cooperative movement with scientific advancements to make agriculture a lucrative business. Shah highlighted the benefits of the newly established state-of-the-art soil testing laboratory in Nashik, emphasizing its potential to transform local farming practices.
Initiatives for Farmers' Prosperity and Environmental Protection
Shah announced the virtual inauguration of the Venkateshwara Cashew Processing Factory in Belgaon, which will process 24 tonnes of cashews daily, ensuring fair prices for 18,000 farmers engaged in cashew cultivation. He also mentioned the introduction of over 1,500 Gir cows to promote organic farming using cow dung and cow urine.
Shah encouraged farmers to adopt organic farming and emphasized the importance of obtaining organic certification to secure better prices for their produce. He highlighted the role of National Co-operative Organic Limited (NCOL) in directly transferring profits from the sale of certified organic produce to farmers' bank accounts.
Boosting Farmers' Incomes
Shah stated that the creation of the Ministry of Cooperation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi aims to boost farmers' incomes across the nation. He emphasized that cooperation is the most profound expression of self-reliance and highlighted the slogan "Sahkar Se Samriddhi" (Prosperity through Cooperation).
Government Initiatives for Cooperatives and Farmers
Shah mentioned the creation of three new Multi-state Cooperatives for exporting farmers' products, preserving authentic sweet seeds, producing high-yielding seeds, and packaging, marketing, and branding organic products. He also highlighted the computerization of PACS, construction of godowns, and efforts to make PACS multifunctional.
Shah concluded by emphasizing the government's commitment to supporting the cooperative sector and farmers. He highlighted the various initiatives taken by the Modi government, including resolving income tax disputes, reducing taxes, providing loans, and promoting ethanol blending. He challenged the opposition to match the government's efforts in supporting the cooperative sector and farmers.