Published: 30 September 2025Rajasthan
Rajasthan Targets 10% Rise in Cooperative Societies Under Sahkar Membership Campaign
The Rajasthan government launched the Sahkar Membership Campaign from October 2 to 15, 2025, to expand the cooperative movement across the state. CM Bhajan Lal Sharma announced a plan to increase cooperative societies by 10%, with a focus on women and youth participation.
New Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) will be established in 2,158 gram panchayats where none currently exist. Over 8,600 PACS-level camps were organized statewide and 1.5 lakh applications were received. The government also announced plans for a new Cooperative Act to replace the existing 2001 law, with a five-member committee constituted to draft it.
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How many PACS-uncovered gram panchayats in Rajasthan will get new Primary Agricultural Credit Societies under the Sahkar campaign?
Explanation · Correct answer BUnder the Sahkar Membership Campaign, Rajasthan announced that new Primary Agricultural Credit Societies would be established in 2,158 gram panchayats that currently do not have a PACS. This is part of the state's effort to expand cooperative coverage, especially in rural areas.
Frequently asked questions
What target did Rajasthan set for cooperative societies under the Sahkar campaign?
Rajasthan targets a **10% rise in cooperative societies** under the Sahkar Membership Campaign (October 2-15, 2025), focusing on women and youth participation and establishing new PACS in **2,158 gram panchayats**.
How many applications were received during Rajasthan's Sahkar Membership Campaign?
**1.5 lakh applications** were received during the Sahkar Membership Campaign, which organised over **8,600 PACS-level camps** across Rajasthan (October 2-15, 2025).
What new law is Rajasthan planning for the cooperative sector?
Rajasthan plans a **new Cooperative Act** to replace the existing 2001 law, with a **five-member committee** constituted to draft it — part of the state's broader cooperative sector modernisation push.
What is a PACS and why is Rajasthan establishing them in 2,158 panchayats?
**PACS (Primary Agricultural Credit Societies)** are the grassroots cooperative credit institutions that provide loans to farmers. Rajasthan is establishing PACS in **2,158 gram panchayats** that currently have none, extending cooperative credit to underserved areas.
Who launched the Sahkar Membership Campaign and on which date?
**Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma** launched the Sahkar Membership Campaign on **October 2, 2025** (Gandhi Jayanti) in Jaipur, symbolically connecting cooperative expansion with Mahatma Gandhi's cooperative vision.
