Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Shah Advocates for PACS in Foodgrain Storage
Imagine farmer groups, called PACS, helping to store food.
Amit Shah wants these groups to play a bigger role in keeping food safe.
He thinks this will help them earn more money and be more important.
Shah wants to map out where warehouses are needed and link PACS to them.
He also wants to help PACS get loans to build more storage and help farmers.
Amit Shah called for greater involvement of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) in foodgrain storage.
He stated this is important for financial stability and social relevance of PACS.
Shah directed warehouse mapping to align infrastructure with regional needs.
He urged linking PACS with more warehouses and integrating state-level marketing federations.
Shah wants to extend loan periods for PACS through the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund.
- Who
- Amit Shah
- What
- Called for deeper involvement of PACS in the government's foodgrain storage scheme.
- When
- Monday (Review meeting)
- Where
- Not explicitly mentioned.
- Why
- To ensure financial stability and social relevance of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies.
- Key Figure
- Amit Shah
- Organization Involved
- Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS)
- Ministry
- Food and Public Distribution
- Focus
- Foodgrain storage
