JWC Meeting in Jammu Focuses on Strengthening Cooperative Sector for Rural Development
||Black and White Digital News ||
||December 24,2024 ||
Jammu: The second Joint Working Committee (JWC) meeting for District Jammu was convened under the chairmanship of Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Sher Singh. The meeting took place in the ADDC’s office chambers and aimed to review and strategize the cooperative sector’s development in the region.
Key Highlights of the Meeting:
1.Broad Representation of Stakeholders:
The meeting brought together key officials, including Deputy Registrar of Cooperatives, Tasbina Sheikh, and representatives from allied sectors such as agriculture, animal husbandry, dairy, and rural development. Participants included the Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Managing Director of JKMPCL, and District Development Manager of NABARD, among others.
2.Agenda and Progress Review:
The Deputy Registrar provided an update on progress since the first JWC meeting, aligning discussions with the Margdarshika guidelines. Emphasis was placed on achieving 100% Gram Panchayat coverage under Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), particularly in underserved and unserved areas.
3.Collaborative Action Plans:
Detailed discussions focused on strengthening existing cooperative societies and facilitating the registration of new entities, such as Multi-Purpose Agricultural Cooperative Societies (MPACS), dairy cooperatives, and fisheries cooperatives.
Allied departments pledged full support to bolster cooperative institutions and drive rural economic development.
4.Focus on “Sahakar se Samriddhi”:
ADDC Sher Singh underscored the importance of collaboration among various stakeholders to realize the vision of “Sahakar se Samriddhi” (Prosperity through Cooperation).
He highlighted the need for a holistic approach to ensure equitable growth across all Panchayats.
5.Commitment to Rural Development:
The meeting concluded with a collective commitment to foster growth in the cooperative sector, emphasizing its role as a catalyst for rural prosperity.A vote of thanks marked the end of the discussions, reinforcing mutual dedication to the sector’s development.
Analysis and Broader Implications:
This meeting highlights the growing focus on leveraging cooperative societies as instruments for rural economic development. The commitment to covering all Gram Panchayats under PACS reflects a strategic move to enhance financial inclusion and agricultural productivity. The inclusion of allied departments, such as animal husbandry and dairy, signals a multidisciplinary approach to strengthening rural livelihoods.
The alignment with Margdarshika guidelines and the “Sahakar se Samriddhi” vision demonstrates a clear policy-driven framework aimed at fostering sustainable growth. As the cooperative sector expands, it is expected to play a vital role in empowering rural communities and boosting local economies in Jammu.
Implementing actionable plans from the meeting will require seamless coordination among departments.
Ensuring financial and technical assistance for newly formed cooperatives will be crucial for their sustainability.
Monitoring mechanisms should be established to assess the impact of initiatives, particularly in underserved areas.
The JWC meeting serves as a significant step toward realizing the cooperative sector’s potential as a cornerstone of rural development in Jammu district.
