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NE BUSINESS BUREAU
DIODAR, GUJARAT, JAN 15
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday inaugurated and dedicated various development-oriented projects for livestock and farmers, including the Pilot Project and various development projects of cooperative institutions at Banas Dairy Sankul in Diodar.
Bhupendra Patel distributed Kisan Credit Cards to women livestock farmers and inaugurated the “Prosperity through Cooperation” initiative. He also inaugurated the Banas Bovine Breeding and Research Center (BBBRC) in Bhiladi for Rs 324.77 crores and a modern ultra-modern Atta plant with a capacity of 50 metric tons per day in Badarpura at a cost of Rs 45 crores, along with a 10,000 kl per day capacity newly built Banas Whey Protein Ultra Filtration Plant and inaugurated the Banas Bank’s new auditorium in Palanpur and the Farmer Training Center in Kadi.
The Chief Minister also distributed Kisan Credit Cards to women livestock keepers in Bhiladi. He also inaugurated a slew of organic products like Rice pulses etc of Banas Dairy under the Amul Brand as also bio fertilizers under the Banas Organic brand and Banas Dairy Organic Sanjeevani fertilizers. He also inaugurated Banas Bank Micro ATM and Kisan Credit Cards and Pilot projects of Gujarat State Cooperative Bank in Banaskantha and Panchmahal Districts.
મુખ્યમંત્રી શ્રી ભૂપેન્દ્રભાઈ પટેલના વરદ્હસ્તે બનાસ ડેરી, દિયોદર ખાતેથી પશુપાલકો અને ખેડૂતોના કલ્યાણ અર્થે હાથ ધરાયેલા પાયલોટ પ્રોજેક્ટ તથા સહકારી સંસ્થાઓના વિવિધ વિકાસલક્ષી પ્રકલ્પોનું ગુજરાત વિધાનસભાના માનનીય અધ્યક્ષશ્રી અને બનાસ ડેરીના ચેરમેન શ્રી શંકરભાઈ ચૌધરી, રાજ્યના… pic.twitter.com/SVtUKZOidi
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He mentioned that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the first cooperative minister of the country, Amit Shah, are dedicated to making the cooperative sector a significant source of development. The Chief Minister praised their vision and stated that Gujarat, especially North Gujarat and Banaskantha district, would lead in cooperative sector development.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel stated that the cooperative sector plays a crucial role in strengthening the rural economy. He reiterated the commitment of the state government to follow the path of reform, perform, and transform, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Organic grains are the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. pic.twitter.com/mJ2Oa853LN
— Shankar Chaudhary (Modi Ka Parivar) (@ChaudhryShankar) January 15, 2024
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said, “Banas Dairy, the largest dairy in Asia, is a celebration of the cooperative sector’s success.”
He mentioned that the decisions taken in the cooperative sector regarding various policy matters will play a crucial role in making this sector a significant contributor to India’s economy as we aim to become the world’s third-largest economy. Under the leadership of Cooperative Minister Amitbhai Shah, many people have benefited from the services provided by Cooperative Societies (PACs), reaching individuals across Banaskantha and Panchmahal districts.
The benefits of services from PACs and Bank Mitra have begun in Banaskantha and Panchmahal districts. In the coming time, PAC-Cooperative Societies will be established, leading to a revolution in the cooperative sector across the country, as expressed by the Chief Minister.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel emphasized that the development of the cooperative sector in North Gujarat and Banaskantha district is of great significance. Projects initiated by Banas Dairy and Banas Bank will make a substantial impact on the entire country in the future.
He declared that Banas Dairy and Banas Bank would undertake various developmental projects, contributing significantly to the nation. The Chief Minister highlighted the importance of cooperative development and its alignment with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He invited everyone to join hands to make India prosperous through cooperation.
On this occasion, Gujarat Assembly Speaker and Chairman of Banas Dairy Shankarbhai Chaudhary, announced that today is a golden day in the history of Banas. The auspicious beginning of cooperative schemes of national importance has been made on the land of Banas today, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of Cooperative Minister Amitbhai Shah. The cooperative department of the country is progressing on the path of progress today.
Bhupendrabhai Patel expressed special gratitude, stating that today’s initiative will bring great benefits to milk producers. He credited Banas Dairy for economic support to all Dairies in Gujarat through the subsidy provided in milk powder. Today, milk producers in Banas will receive Rs. 50,000 without interest through credit cards, bringing significant benefits to them. The Chief Minister emphasized that the cooperative sector has played a crucial role in the development of Gujarat and the country.
Industries Minister Balvantsinh Rajput, announced the inauguration of various projects in the district, bringing substantial benefits to the people of Banaskantha.
Cooperation Minister Jagdishbhai Vishwakarma stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Cooperation Minister Amitbhai Shah, cooperative movement is strengthening across the country, making the cooperative sector self-reliant. The resolution of ‘Prosperity through Cooperation’ is coming true today.
Chairman of Gujarat State Co-operative Bank Ajaybhai Patel, announced that all cooperative institutions should conduct banking transactions with each other, promoting mutual coordination. The pilot project of “Cooperation amongst Cooperatives” has started from Banaskantha and Panchmahal.
The program was attended by various dignitaries, including the Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and Chairman of Panchmahal Dairy Jethabhai Bharwad, MP Parbatbhai Patel, RBI Deputy Governor M Rajeshwar Rao, Secretary of the Government of India Gyaneshwar Kumar, NABARD Chairman Chintala Govinda Rajulu, Banas Bank Chairman Savjibhai Chaudhary.
