Chandigarh, Nov. 15 -- Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini urged the youth to form cooperatives and transform them into global brands through the power of Digital India on Friday after inaugurating the 72nd State-level cooperative week in Sonepat.

"We must remember the millions of people, who through their small savings and collective strength built a robust cooperative movement," he said, adding that Haryana is steadily advancing in the cooperative sector.

Saini said that no interest is charged on crop loans for members of primary cooperative societies who repay on time. He said that this scheme has provided interest relief amounting to Rs.1,223 crore to 5,31,652 farmers. HAFED is setting up a mega food park in Rohtak at a cost of...