Bandipora to prioritize cooperative activities for farmers, artisans
DC Bandipora Chairs District Cooperative Development Committee Meeting
Bandipora, July 22: Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Dr Owais Ahmad on Saturday emphasized on the need to prioritize cooperative activities to ensure the welfare of farmers, artisans, and other stakeholders in the rural and urban areas of Bandipora.
He said this while chairing a meeting of the District Cooperative Development Committee (DCDC) to discuss and strategize the growth and development of cooperative activities in the district.
The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Bandipora Ali Afsar Khan, ADC Bandipora Umar Shafi Pandit, Deputy Registrar Cooperative Society District Bandipora Bilal Hassan Najar, Assistant Registrar Headquarters Bandipora Mohmmad Muqadas besides representatives from various cooperative sectors.
The DC said that the District Cooperative Development Committee plays a crucial role in fostering cooperation and coordination among different cooperative societies and organizations within the region. He said it acts as a pivotal platform for promoting sustainable economic development, empowering local communities and enhancing the overall socio-economic landscape of Bandipora.
The Deputy Registrar Cooperative Societies Bandipora Bilal Hassan informed that the committee explored opportunities for skill development programs, training workshops, and capacity-building initiatives to empower cooperative members with modern techniques and knowledge.
He said that the department has framed strategies to improve market linkages for cooperative produce, helping local farmers and artisans access larger markets and garner better prices for their products.
The meeting discussed measures to promote financial inclusion by providing easy access to credit and banking services to cooperative members, thereby uplifting their standard of living.
The DC assured every possible support to the department to create an enabling environment for cooperative growth, fostering self-reliance, and ensuring overall socio-economic progress.
