The ban on transaction of defunct notes by different branches of co-operative banks has created hardship for rural farmers in Keonjhar district.
lakhs of farmers linked with different co-operative banks are facing a problem in exchanging their defunct currencies and withdrawal of necessary cash during need. This was raised by some farmers during the 73rd Cooperative Week celebration at Keonjhar.
After the week long observation, the Kendujhar District Cooperative Union jointly with the Keonjhar Central Cooperative Bank organised a Farmers Meet on the concluding day where about 500 farmers from across the district participated. Rural Development Minister BN Patra graced the occasion as the chief guest. In his address, he said that farmers are the backbone of cooperative movement and country’s economy.
Nabard CGM Krushna Chandra Panigrahi spoke about the various developmental schemes and finance available to farmers. District Cooperative Union president Dhirendra Rout, KCCB president Kanan Bihari Pahi, Sub collector Purnachandra Mishra, Nabard DGM Sudhanshu Sekhar Chaulia and some other farmers discussed on farmers issue and need to develop agriculture in Keonjhar district for economic growth. 18 leading farmers, three leading lAMPS, three Seva Samabaya Samitis were awarded in the function. Winners of debate competition held among students were also awarded by the guests.