Guwahati : Agriculture continues to be the engine of economic growth in most developing countries.
Presently, with about 40% of the population living in poverty, livelihood security for the rural poor farmers continues to be a cause of concern in India.
As a majority of the rural population is dependent on agriculture for their livelihood, increasing agricultural production through active involvement of the poor and weaker sections of the society is the most appropriate solution.
Keeping this in view some progressive farmers and persons having concern over the interests to increase agricultural production in the state started a cooperative society named ‘Assam farmer producer co-society limited’, in the month of November 2017 with an intention to empower the farming community.
Assam farmer producer co-society limited has set the goal to create an era for the development of the poor farmer people of Assam.
AFPCSL has managed to facilitate financial support to their members for their livelihood and have distributed more than 100 tractors, more than 50 commercial vehicles that to in a subsidised rate of 38%.
At the same time, under the minimizing of expenses of the poor, AFPCSL has distributed commodity item and few electronic goods like mobile in a subsidized rate. And have provided financial support of Rs 10,000 to unemployed youths.
Commenting on this important milestone Kumar Gaurav, Chairman, Assam Farmer Producer Co-Society Limited said that, when farmers cooperate, the society benefits .Members and supporters of Co-operatives Societies have long known to help lift people out of poverty, advance gender equality, give back to the community and address head on the critical issues of sustainable development.
Kumar Gaurav added from the day one we are very transparent to the people of Assam and that is why within a few months this is the third time the Co-operative Society is formally addressing the press.
As we understand very well that there is a lack of awareness about the Co-operative Societies and that is why during our working we have prospectively seen very negative attitude towards Co-operative Societies.
In spite of the fact that Co-operative Societies like Amul, Mother Diary and lots of others in India has created an era and set the benchmark for poor people of India.
Inspired by these Co-operative Society, AFPSCL has also taken pledge to create an era for the benefits and development of the poor farmers of Assam.
(Reporting by Hemanta Kumar Nath)
