Cooperative Godowns

The Ministry of Cooperation notes that since the decentralized grain storage plan for the cooperative sector was implemented on 31 May 2023, the state of Uttar Pradesh has not submitted any report on its progress. Employees of PACS/Cooperative Societies in Uttar Pradesh have received training in modern warehouse management from NABARD and WDRA, but Jaunpur district has not requested such training. The plan, part of the Pradhan Mantri Dhan‑Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY), involves creating agri‑infrastructure such as godowns, processing units and cold storage through convergence of schemes like AIF, AMI, SMAM and PMFME. Districts listed under PMDDKY, including Jaunpur, can participate after DCDC approval, with DPRs vetted by NABARD and physical verification by banks and NABARD. The information was provided by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah in a Lok Sabha reply.