Rural economy will only be strong due to the strength of cooperative movement: AMIT Shah

Rajkot, September 22 (IANS). The Minister of Homes and Cooperation, Amit Shah, reached Rajkot on Monday in Gujarat, where he asked to strengthen the cooperative sector. At the same time, he mentions the benefits that farmers are from the reduction in GST rates, saying that it is a great gift to the farmers on Navratri. Amit Shah attended the General Assembly and Kisan Mahasammelan of the Rajkot District Cooperative Bank during the Rajkot tour. On this occasion, he made several announcements devoted to the cooperative sector and greets the dignitaries of the region. During the program, he took former chairman of the Bank Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and late. Revealed statues of Vitthalbhai Radia. Shah said that the contribution of these great leaders will always be remembered to strengthen the cooperative movement and organize farmers. In his speech, he reminded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi formed the Ministry of Cooperation in 2021, which is a historical step for farmers, fishermen and livestock. Through this ministry, the government has assured that the benefits of collaborative institutions reach ordinary farmers directly. Shah also said that the strength of the cooperative movement will strengthen the rural economy. He called on the farmers of Saurashtra to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and move to organic farming. He said that demand for organic products worldwide is constantly increasing and as India is progressing in this area, farmers will have direct economic benefits. Amit Shah said the country is constantly progressing under the leadership of Premier Modi. Many reforms have also been made in the cooperative sector, so that the plan from ‘Co -operative to Wealth’ can be transferred. Referring to the benefits of lack of GST tariffs to farmers, he said it is a great gift to farmers on Navratri. He also thanked Prime Minister Modi for this. At the end of his speech, the Minister of Home Affairs called on farmers and cooperative organizations to unite and strengthen cooperatives because it is the key to India’s confidence and prosperity. Remarkable is that AMIT Shah has been on a two -day Gujarat tour since Sunday. On the first day of Navratri, he attended the Bhoomipujan of the Iskcon Temple built at the Anthem Circle in Kosmada, Surat. This large temple, built at a cost of about Rs 101 crore, will be an important center of religious and social activities. Social initiatives such as Women’s Employment Center, Health Clinic and Free Food for the Poor will also be started in the temple site. Shah described this project as a wonderful confluence of social service and spirituality. -Ians Pim/As Share This Story Tags