PACS Services in Andhra Pradesh - 21st July 2026 - Ministry of Cooperation - Gazette Notification PDF

Executive Summary The Ministry of Cooperation, in partnership with CSC e-Governance Services India Limited, is enabling Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) in Andhra Pradesh to operate as Common Service Centres (CSCs). As of July 21, 2026, 1,869 PACS are actively providing digital and citizen-centric services to rural and underserved areas. The initiative is monitored through periodic reviews and status reports to ensure effective service delivery across 24 districts.

Key Points / Main Content

Collaboration and Implementation

• The Ministry of Cooperation works with CSC e-Governance Services India Limited (CSC SPV) to facilitate PACS functioning as CSCs.
• The initiative targets rural areas to provide digital and citizen-centric services.
• Performance is tracked through periodic review meetings and status reports from CSC SPV.

Service Offerings

• Banking and Financial: Includes banking services, insurance, and Aadhaar-enabled services.
• Administrative and Utility: PAN card services and utility bill payments.
• Agricultural and Commercial: Provides agricultural and allied services, alongside Government-to-Citizen (G2C) and Business-to-Citizen (B2C) services.

Operational Statistics in Andhra Pradesh

• Total Onboarded: 1,958 PACS have been onboarded as CSCs across the state.
• Active Status: 1,869 PACS are currently functioning as active CSCs.
• Inactive Status: 89 PACS remain inactive.
• Regional Distribution: High concentrations of active PACS are located in districts such as Krishna (381), East Godavari (288), and West Godavari (251).

Impact Analysis

Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) Impact PACS are empowered to diversify their service portfolios beyond credit, transforming into multi-service digital hubs. This increases their relevance and utility in the rural economy. Action Required Onboarded PACS must maintain operational readiness and ensure staff are capable of delivering the full range of digital, G2C, and B2C services.

Rural Citizens of Andhra Pradesh Impact Residents in rural and underserved areas gain improved access to essential government and financial services without the need for extensive travel. Action Required Citizens can visit their local PACS to utilize digital services such as Aadhaar updates, bill payments, and insurance.

Ministry of Cooperation and CSC SPV Impact These bodies are responsible for the digital transformation of rural service delivery and the oversight of nearly 2,000 centers in Andhra Pradesh. Action Required Must continue periodic monitoring through review meetings and status reports to address the 89 inactive PACS and ensure the quality of service delivery.