## Meri Samiti Mera Patal Initiative: Policy Summary
The "Meri Samiti Mera Patal" initiative, conceptualized and launched by the Regional Institute of Cooperative Management (RICM), Chandigarh under the National Council for Cooperative Training (NCCT), aims to empower and modernize Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS). The objective is to address training needs, improve governance, and enhance the visibility of PACS.
The initiative facilitates the creation of digital profiles for PACS and establishes a centralized, transparent, real-time data system to support informed decision-making. Currently, the implementation of "Meri Samiti Mera Patal" is limited to the jurisdiction of RICM Chandigarh, covering Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi, Chandigarh, and Leh-Ladakh. There are no current plans to expand the portal nationwide.
Expected benefits for PACS and Multi-Purpose Cooperative Societies (MPCS) within the covered regions include:
* **Identity and Transparency:** Digital profiles showcasing history, membership, services, schemes, and governance.
* **Public Visibility:** Enhanced visibility in the public domain.
* **Real-time Data Transparency:** Access to real-time data promoting transparency.
The State of Tripura is not included in this initial implementation of the "Meri Samiti Mera Patal" initiative.
Key Entities Referenced
Meri Samiti Mera Patal: An initiative conceptualized and launched by Regional Institute of Cooperative Management (RICM), Chandigarh under National Council for Cooperative Training (NCCT) to empower and modernize Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS).
Shri Amit Shah: The Minister of Cooperation.
Regional Institute of Cooperative Management RICM, Chandigarh: The organization that conceptualized and launched the 'Meri Samiti Mera Patal' initiative.
National Council for Cooperative Training NCCT: The parent organization under which RICM Chandigarh operates.
Primary Agricultural Credit Societies PACS: Societies that the Meri Samiti Mera Patal initiative aims to empower and modernize.
State of Tripura: A state in India mentioned in the context of tangible benefits expected in terms of identification, transparency and digital integration in Primary Agricultural Credit Societies PACS and SelfHelp Groups SHGs.
Punjab: A state in Northern India covered by the Meri Samiti Mera Patal initiative.
Haryana: A state in Northern India covered by the Meri Samiti Mera Patal initiative.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COOPERATION
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 426
TO BE ANSWERED ON 22nd JULY, 2025
MERI SAMITI MERA PATAL
426 Shri Narayan Tatu Rane:
Shri Vijay Kumar Dubey:
Shri Chandan Chauhan:
Shri Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri:
Shri Kota Srinivasa Poojary:
Shri Rajesh Naranbhai Chudasama:
Shri Anurag Sharma:
Shri Dilip Saikia:
Smt. Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah:
Shri Dulu Mahato:
Shri Naba Charan Majhi:
Shri Kripanath Mallah:
Shri Lumbaram Choudhary:
Shri Alok Sharma:
Shri Biplab Kumar Deb:
Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat:
Shri Jagdambika Pal:
Shri Ravindra Shukla Alias Ravi Kishan:
Shri Bibhu Prasad Tarai
Will the Minister of Cooperation (सहका(cid:303)रता मं(cid:361)ी) be pleased to state:
(a) the objective of the "Meri Samiti Mera Patal" initiative;
(b) the manner in which the recently launched portal is likely to bring changes in the
functioning and public relations outreach of the cooperative societies in the Northern India;
(c) whether the Government is planning to expand the said portal to include all the cooperative
committees across the country, if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether any tangible benefits are expected in terms of identification, transparency and
digital integration in Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and Self-Help Groups
(SHGs) particularly in the State of Tripura; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF COOPERATION
सहका(cid:303)रता मं(cid:361)ी (SHRI AMIT SHAH)(a): The “Meri Samiti Mera Patal” is an initiative which has been independently conceptualized
and launched by Regional Institute of Cooperative Management (RICM), Chandigarh under
National Council for Cooperative Training (NCCT).The objective of the “Meri Samiti – Mera
Patal” is to empower and modernize Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) by
addressing their training needs, improving governance, and enhancing visibility.
(b): This initiative facilitates creation of digital profiling of PACS and centralized, transparent,
real-time data system to support informed decision-making. The implementation covers the
jurisdiction of RICM Chandigarh, covering Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Delhi,
Chandigarh, and Leh-Ladakh by RICM Chandigarh.
(c): At present there is no such plan to expand the said portal across the country.
(d): The following tangible benefits are expected for PACS and MPCS under this initiative:
Identity and Transparency: Each PACS/MPCS expects to have a digital profile
showcasing its history, membership, services offered, schemes availed, and governance
structure.
Public Visibility: The initiative expects to enhance the visibility of PACS/MPCS in
the public domain.
Real-time Data Transparency: The initiative expects to promote transparency by
enabling access to real-time data.
(e): Tripura is not part of this initiative.
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