Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has directed cooperative institutions to intensify efforts to empower farmers and strengthen rural credit systems. Reviewing the functioning of the Cooperation Department on Wednesday, the Chief Minister announced that 2026 will be celebrated as Agriculture and Farmers’ Year across the state.
Dr. Yadav emphasised that the core role of cooperative bodies is to improve farmers' economic conditions and ensure transparent access to essential services. He instructed officials to prioritise the computerisation of cooperative societies to streamline operations, enhance transparency, and deliver time-bound support to farmers.
The Chief Minister also called for establishing PACS (Primary Agricultural Credit Societies) at the panchayat level and directed that annual property disclosures be made mandatory for committee office-bearers. He added that defaulting PACS farmers will be brought back into the mainstream through structured support mechanisms.
During the meeting, Cooperation Minister Vishvas Sarang presented a dividend cheque of ₹4.27 crore from Apex Bank to the Chief Minister. Apex Bank Managing Director Manoj Gupta was also present.
Key Department Highlights (Last 2 Years)
Strengthening of 15 weak district cooperative banks with ₹50 lakh share capital each.
MP ranked first in computerisation and online audits of MPAX societies.
SMS-based account updates provided to farmers.
Cadre system implemented for PACS society managers.
Recruitment and training aligned with nationalised banking standards.
Multipurpose activities initiated through PACS.
4,460 Common Service Centres, 4,518 PM Kisan Samriddhi Kendras, 63 Jan Aushadhi Kendras, 59 water tax centres, 2 agri-drones and 25 IFFCO outlets established.
Distribution of 4,060 micro-ATMs to PACS and one to dairy societies.
Amendments made in cooperative laws for public convenience.
1,601 new committees formed under MPAX, dairy cooperatives, and fisheries.
19 MoUs signed under CPPP at the Global Investors Summit.
350 cooperative committees formed for over 10,000 displaced workers, providing jobs such as security personnel and gardeners.
MP Cheetah seed brand launched to promote seed business.
Three-Year Action Plan
Mainstreaming of PACS loan defaulters.
QR code-based transaction services for customers after RBI and NPCI approvals.
Internet banking (view facility) for all district cooperative banks.
Expansion of skill-development systems for youth and women in the cooperative sector.
Core Directives from the Chief Minister
Strengthen cooperative marketing societies for fair crop prices.
Ensure ease of access to services according to crop cycles.
Accelerate full computerisation of cooperative committees.
Establish PACS at every panchayat.
