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ABOUT US
Mission:-
  Punjab Cooperatives resolve for Greater self-reliance, Administrative efficiency and structural reforms.
Values & Principles:- 
"Cooperatives"
  A cooperative is an system voluntarily to meet their common economic, social and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned and democratically controlled enterprise.
  Principles:-
 
  • Voluntary and open membership :
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        Cooperatives and voluntary organisations, open to all persons able to use their services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, without social , racial , political and religious discrimination.
     
  • Democratic member Control : 
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        Cooperatives are democratic organisations controlled by their members , who actively participate in setting their policies and making decisions . Men and women serving as elected representatives are accountable to the membership.
     
  • Members' Economic Participation : 
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        Members contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of their cooper-ative. At least partially that capital is usually the common property of the cooperatives. Members usually receive limited compensation, if any, on Capital Subscribed as a condition of membership.Members allocate surpluses for any or all of the following purposes ::
          1.Developing their cooperatives possibly by setting up reserves, part of which at    least would be indivisible
          2.Benefiting the members in proportion to their transaction with the cooperative    and supporting other activities approved by the membership
     
  • Autonomy and Independence:
    •     Cooperatives are autonomous , self-help organisations controlled by their members . If they enter into agreements with other organisations, including governments, or raise capital from external sources,they do so on terms that ensure democratic control by their members and maintain their cooperatives autonomy.
  • Education, Training and Information: 
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      Cooperatives provide Education and Training for their members, Managers and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their cooperatives.
     
  • Cooperation among Cooperatives : 
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        Cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperatives movement by working together through Local, National, Regional and International structures.
     
  • Concern for Community : 
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        Cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policies approved by their members. There motto is to make the progress line go higher and higher.
    Cooperatives - An Introduction
     

    Cooperatives have played a vital role in improving the economic conditions of farmers and accelerating the pace of development in Punjab.

    Development through Cooperatives was a dream cherished by freedom fighters of India ever since Independence. Cooperative principles ensure harmonious development, through democratic management and governance.

    Cooperatives have brought both the services and resources at the doorsteps of villagers in Punjab. These have been enthusiastically serving the people of Punjab in area such as agriculture, housing, spinning, sugar production, weaving and dairy etc.

    The performance of Cooperative Movement in Punjab, is very impressive. Cooperatives constitute the major source of institutional credit for agriculture.

    Cooperatives are playing a pivotal role in socio-economic development of the State. These are key instruments of the State to develop and sustain its rural economy, which is primarily agrarian. The Department of Cooperation has accelerated Cooperative movement in Punjab during the last three years
     
     
    TEN COMMANDMENTS OF PUNJAB GOVERNMENT
     
  • Support and sustain agriculture as a multi-functional occupation in the states.
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  • Provide desired impetus and diversification of agriculture in the state.
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  • Liberalise and adjust structures to deliver commodities and services to the farmers at the     competitive price.
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  • Assume quality leadership for branded products with high mark-ups in the agriculture, sugar,     food, milk and handloom sectors.
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  • Promote vertical integration for creating strong bonds with farmers and improve product     quality.
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  • Modernise and professionalise organisation and management.
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    • Be action driven and become virtual.
     
  • Reduce operational costs and increase efficiency.
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  • Increase membership and business with greater people's participation
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  • Ensure honesty, transparency and check corruption.
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