Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah today reviewed the progress of computerisation of office of Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS) in New Delhi. Secretary Cooperation, Additional Secretary and other senior officers of the Ministry of Cooperation were also present in the meeting. During the review meeting, Shah directed that youth should also be involved for better utilisation and improved analytics of the portal through competitions to be organised by CRCS office.


According to a statement released by the Ministry of Cooperation, since its formation in July 2021, the Ministry of Cooperation has taken a number of steps to promote ease of doing business in the Cooperative Sector. A software and portal is being developed which is targeted to be launched by June 26, 2023.


The main objective of Computerisation are: Complete paperless submission and processing of applications, Automatic compliance with MSCS Act & Rules through software, Enhance ease of doing business, Digital Communication, Transparent processing, Improved Analytics & MIS, the statement said.


Earlier on Tuesday, the Central Government decided to allow 2,000 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) to open Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras across the country. The decision was taken in a meeting of Amit Shah with Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Mansukh S. Mandaviya in New Delhi on Tuesday.


2,000 PACS across the country will be identified to open Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras. 1,000 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras will be opened by August and 1,000 by December, this year. This decision will not only increase the income of PACS and create employment opportunities but will also make medicines available at affordable prices to the people, especially those living in rural areas, said Ministry of Cooperation.


More than 9,400 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been opened across the country till now. 1800 types of medicines and 285 other medical devices are available in these Jan Aushadhi Kendras. Medicines at Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras are available at 50% to 90% lesser rate in comparison to the branded medicines.


The Eligibility Criteria for the Individual applicants to open Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra is to have D. Pharma/B. Pharma. Any organization, NGO, charitable organization and hospital can apply for this by appointing B.Pharma / D.Pharma degree holders.


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