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The article reports on Revenue Minister K.K.S.S.R. Ramachandran disbursing ₹48.62 crore in welfare assistance to 3,095 beneficiaries in Sankarankovil during the 72nd Cooperative Week celebrations. He urged the public to utilize cooperative bank services and avoid local moneylenders. The event also included appointment orders for individuals in the Department of Cooperation and recognition of competition winners.

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Revenue Minister Distributes ₹48.62 Crore in Welfare Aid During Cooperative Week Celebrations

SANKARANKOVIL, November 18, 2025 – Revenue Minister K.K.S.S.R. Ramachandran distributed ₹48.62 crore in welfare assistance to 3,095 beneficiaries at Sankarankovil on Tuesday, marking the 72nd Cooperative Week celebrations.

Addressing the public, Minister Ramachandran strongly encouraged farmers and women’s self-help groups to leverage the services offered by cooperative banks, particularly crop and jewellery loans, as a safer alternative to the often-predatory lending practices of local moneylenders.

Beyond financial assistance, the event included the presentation of appointment orders to two new employees of the Department of Cooperation, recruited on compassionate grounds. The Minister also recognized the accomplishments of local students, awarding trophies and certificates to the winners of drawing, essay, and elocution competitions organized by the department.

District Collector A.K. Kamal Kishore, Joint Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Tirunelveli, N. Dilip Kumar, MP Rani Sreekumar; MLAs E. Raja and T. Sadan Thirumalaikumar were among the dignitaries present at the event.

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