Dehradun, Dec. 26 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 24 Dec: Cooperative societies will be established in every gram sabha across the state. Through these societies, the rural economy will be strengthened and cooperatives will be developed as the backbone of rural prosperity. So far, more than 11.50 lakh farmers and self-help groups across the state have been provided over Rs 7,000 crore in interest-free loans through the cooperative sector, significantly strengthening their economic condition. In addition, major reforms have been implemented in the functioning of state and district cooperative banks, resulting in a reduction in NPAs and a substantial increase in bank deposits.

These remarks were made by the State's Minister for Cooperati...