Context & Occasion

• Event Purpose: Part of the Centre’s year-long celebration for International Cooperative Year 2025, as recognized by the United Nations.
• Announced by: Bihar Cooperative Minister Prem Kumar, joined by officials including Dharmendra Singh and Kameshwar Thakur.
• Visit Timeline:
• Arrival: Saturday evening in Patna
• Main Activities: Scheduled for Sunday

 Inaugurations & Groundbreaking Ceremonies

1. Gramin Haat at Kuchaikot, Gopalganj

• Operator: Vikrampur PACS (Primary Agricultural Credit Society)
• Purpose: Promote rural marketing and strengthen local agri-economy
• Funding: Grant by NABARD
• Significance: Aimed at rural empowerment and market access for farmers

 State-Level Cooperative Conference – Bapu Sabhagar, Patna

• Attendance: Around 6,950 cooperative functionaries
• Focus: Strengthen the role of cooperatives in economic development
• Themes: Rural finance, grassroots governance, and productivity through cooperatives

 Development Projects to be Launched

 1. Five Schemes Worth ₹532 Crore

• ₹111 crore from Bihar Cooperative Department
• ₹421 crore from Urban Development & Housing Department
• Areas Covered: Affordable housing, cooperative reforms, rural development

 2. Police Infrastructure Projects – ₹181 Crore

• Foundation Stones Laid: For 133 new police buildings
• Objective: Enhance safety infrastructure and expand police presence in underserved regions

 3. Transport & National Highways Projects – ₹109 Crore

• Projects: Includes 3 road transport/highway upgrades
• Goal: Improve connectivity, reduce travel time, and ease logistics

    Strategic Importance

• Political Timing: Announced ahead of state elections and International Cooperative Year 2025
• Policy Focus:
• Rural Development
• Cooperative Strengthening
• Law & Order Reinforcement
• Infrastructure Expansion

 Quote from Minister Prem Kumar

“These initiatives reflect the Centre’s commitment to inclusive growth through strong cooperative systems.”