Revitalizing Ladakh: Cooperative Movement Gains Momentum

Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah highlighted Ladakh's progress in the cooperative movement, with computerisation approved for 10 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS). The region, comprising 169 PACS, is strengthening its cooperative landscape, adopting the Model Bye-Laws for diversification, transparency, and governance.

Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah noted significant progress in Ladakh's cooperative movement on Tuesday, with the Centre approving computerisation for 10 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS).

According to Shah's written response to the Rajya Sabha, Ladakh, with a total population of 2,74,289 from the 2011 Census, has 169 PACS, 129 of which are functional.

Emphasizing the adoption of Model Bye-Laws, Shah said Ladakh's PACS can engage in over 25 diversified business activities, promoting transparency and accountability. Phase-1 has seen the approval for 10 PACS computerisation, with plans for an additional 23 in Phase 2.

(With inputs from agencies.)