Data: In India, cooperatives account for
- 19% of our agricultural financing,
- 35% of fertilizer distribution,
- 30% of fertilizer production,
- 40% of sugar production,
- 13% of wheat procurement, and
- 20% of paddy procurement.
‘Sahakar Grams – The Future’
- Every village in the country should be encouraged to move towards Atma Nirbhar Sahakar Grams.
- ‘Sahakar Grams’ is for shifting the gravitational forces of agriculture development and food management to the villages and farmers.
- Rational and efficient management of land, water, and cattle resources.
- Chemical inputs should be used only when there is no alternative.