Progress must consider the most marginalized: Gujarat CM

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Krishi Bank’s new digital boardroom in Ahmedabad, emphasizing the importance of inclusive progress that benefits the most marginalized members of society.

During his visit, Chief Minister Patel officially commissioned the state-of-the-art boardroom, the first of its kind in the country, which features advanced remote-control capabilities and a digital screen. In a post on X, he highlighted the revitalization of the cooperative sector through the Ministry of Cooperation, led by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah. He noted that this development is particularly beneficial for the agricultural sector and farmers.

“The cooperation sector in the country has been rejuvenated with the launch of the Ministry of Cooperation in the Central Government under the leadership of Hon’ble Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah. The cooperative sector is developing keeping in mind the smallest man in society. It is a matter of great joy that the agriculture sector and the farmers are benefiting greatly,” the Chief Minister said.

Bank Chairman Dolarbhai Kotecha also spoke at the event, emphasizing the significant reforms in agriculture and cooperation spearheaded by the Ministry of Cooperation. He expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister on behalf of the state’s farmers. Under Chief Minister Patel’s leadership, the Bank’s settlement scheme for advanced interest waivers has benefited 7,427 farmers, waiving a total of Rs 85.91 crore in debt over the past three years.

The program began with Chief Minister Patel paying tribute to the statue of the late Udaybhan Sinhji, the bank’s founder chairman, and unveiling the boardroom plaque. He received a detailed presentation on the bank’s operations and the boardroom’s advanced features, including its paperless meeting solution.

In addition, the Chief Minister and other dignitaries participated in a tree-planting ceremony on the Agriculture Bank premises as part of the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The event was attended by Ellisbridge MLA Amit Shah, Naranpura MLA Jitubhai Bhagat, Vejalpur MLA Amit Thaker, Agriculture Bank Director Jasabhai Barad, Veerjibhai Thumar, Gujarat State Cooperative Union Chairman Ghanshyam Amin, along with bank directors, cooperative sector leaders, and Agriculture Bank employees.