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Agriculture
Haryana Minister says cooperatives will boost rural prosperity with tech and transparency
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 05:17 AM
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Haryana's minister announced that cooperative institutions will be leveraged with technology and greater transparency to enhance the economic well‑being of rural areas.
The state government of Haryana, through its minister, emphasized that cooperative institutions will play a pivotal role in uplifting rural economies. By integrating modern technology into cooperative operations, the administration aims to improve efficiency, reduce middlemen, and provide farmers and artisans direct access to markets.
Transparency measures are also being introduced to ensure that funds and resources flow without leakages. The minister highlighted that digital record‑keeping, online grievance redressal and real‑time monitoring will build trust among members and attract more participation.
The initiative aligns with broader national goals of strengthening the cooperative sector and fostering inclusive growth in agrarian regions. Officials indicated that pilot projects are already underway in several districts, with plans to expand the model statewide.
Stakeholders, including farmer groups and cooperative leaders, have welcomed the announcement, noting that technology‑driven transparency could address long‑standing issues of mismanagement and delayed payments.
The government will monitor progress through periodic reviews and intends to share performance data publicly to maintain accountability.
Transparency measures are also being introduced to ensure that funds and resources flow without leakages. The minister highlighted that digital record‑keeping, online grievance redressal and real‑time monitoring will build trust among members and attract more participation.
The initiative aligns with broader national goals of strengthening the cooperative sector and fostering inclusive growth in agrarian regions. Officials indicated that pilot projects are already underway in several districts, with plans to expand the model statewide.
Stakeholders, including farmer groups and cooperative leaders, have welcomed the announcement, noting that technology‑driven transparency could address long‑standing issues of mismanagement and delayed payments.
The government will monitor progress through periodic reviews and intends to share performance data publicly to maintain accountability.