RAMBAN: The 6th District Level Cooperative Development Committee (DLCDC) meeting was held today under the chairmanship of District Development Commissioner (DDC) Ramban, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary to approve the calendar of activities for the International Year of Cooperatives-2025 (IYC-2025). The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Roshan Lal; Assistant Commissioner Panchayat (ACP) Ashfaq Ahmed and district heads of allied departments, DDM NABARD and other officials.
After thorough discussion, a comprehensive calendar of activities was approved envisaging hosting of a Sehkar Mela, Health Camps, awareness & training camps in collaboration with Agriculture and allied departments.
The Committee also approved the plan for establishment of a Mini Super Bazaar at M-PACS Maitra, the opening of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMJAK) at Primary Health Centre Batote and the establishment of two food processing units. In addition to this, an exhibition showcasing organic products from cooperatives will be held as part of the celebrations.
The Committee also reviewed the implementation of decisions taken at the last two Joint Working Committee meetings. One of the key focuses of the meeting was the establishment of a Grain storage project at Village Pernote. The Revenue Department was instructed to find a feasible site for the project.
Furthermore, the DDC directed the Deputy Registrar, Cooperatives (DRCS) and other Committee members to expedite the formation of new M-PACS, Dairy, and Fisheries Cooperative Societies. He also instructed them to identify potential Panchayats for mobilizing cooperative membership through awareness camps in collaboration with allied departments. Earlier, Deputy Registrar, Cooperatives Priyanka Sharma, delivered a PowerPoint presentation on the overall scenario of the cooperative sector in the district.
