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New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Delhi Cooperation Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh on Sunday announced that the government is planning to open new ‘cooperative stores’ across the capital, where organic and locally made products by self-help groups (SHGs) will be sold.
These stores will provide a direct market platform for local producers and women entrepreneurs, he said, thereby promoting employment generation and economic self-reliance.
The minister said that the cooperative movement in Delhi will be revived with new energy and direction.
He announced that bank accounts of ministers, officials and all employees of the Cooperative Department will be opened in cooperative banks to set a strong example of trust and participation in cooperative banking.
He also shared details of upcoming activities to be organized during Co-operation Week next month.
Ravinder Indraj attended the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Delhi Nagarik Cooperative Bank as the chief guest on Sunday.
On this occasion, while congratulating the Chairman, Board of Directors and members of the Bank, he said that cooperation is not just an economic structure but a philosophy of social unity and collective participation.
He said under the leadership of Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi government is working towards achieving the vision of Antyodaya – upliftment of the last man in the queue – and fulfilling the commitment of building a self-reliant India and developed Delhi.
The Cooperation Minister said that in the last few months he has held detailed meetings with the chairmen and directors of 12 major cooperative banks of Delhi. These meetings focused on improving consumer facilities and implementing necessary reforms in the cooperative banking sector.
He announced that new branches of co-operative banks will soon be opened in different parts of Delhi to provide better financial services at the local level, with special focus on rural areas and resettlement colonies.
Ravinder Indraj said that Co-operation Week will be celebrated from 14th to 20th November. During this period, cooperative institutions across the city will organize Delhi’s biggest blood donation camp so far.
He said the week would symbolize the spirit of ‘prosperity through cooperation’ with active participation of banks, housing societies, credit unions and self-help groups.
Emphasizing the inclusive spirit of the cooperative movement, Ravinder Indraj said, “Co-operation is not just about running institutions – it is about creating opportunities for every section of the society, and that is our ultimate goal.”
The minister announced that a grand statue of Shaheed Bhagat Singh will be installed in the historic premises of the Registrar of Cooperative Societies (RCS) office next year.
He said that this initiative will combine the spirit of cooperation with the ideals of patriotism and public service, which will be a true tribute to the great freedom fighters.
–IANS
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