Cooperative sector in Jammu and Kashmir is on the upswing, humming with activity.
Jammu and Kashmir Cooperative Minister Manohar Lal Sharma recently said in the state assembly that there are clear signs of democratization of the cooperative sector in the state as most of the cooperative organisations have shown their commitment to democracy by holding free and fair elections.
According to the Minister, the new trend will encourage the cooperative sector’s growth and efficiency.
A recent landmark event has been the beginning of the female cooperative societies in the state. Thousands of women have joined the cooperatives.
There are scores of branches of the female cooperatives and their transactions are significant. This no doubt stands out as a great achievement.
All kinds of projects and activities have begun in the cooperative sector, super bazars and poultry farming, for example are flagship projects.
Observers with knowledge of the J &and K scene are predicting a solid growth and expansion of the cooperative institutions in the frontier state.