SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, Aug. 2 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release:

Rs. 53 crore sanctioned for PACS computerization in State

Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri today here said that the state government was taking swift measures to connect co-operative societies with a digital and transparent system. To strengthen and modernize the co-operative sector, a comprehensive computerization programme has been launched to ensure greater transparency, efficiency and accountability in the functioning of these societies.

He said that as public money was involved in these societies, therefore transparency in their operations was of utmost importance. A total budget of Rs. 5...