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The Hindu: Cooperative Week Celebrations Highlight State Welfare Initiatives in Dindigul & Theni
Dindigul/Theni, November 20, 2025 – The 72nd National Cooperative Week was celebrated with fervor in Dindigul and Theni districts today, with government officials distributing significant welfare assistance and recognizing top-performing cooperative societies.
In Dindigul, Minister for Cooperation and Civil Supplies R. Sakkarapani presented ₹50.03 crore in welfare aid to 4,506 beneficiaries. The event was attended by Dindigul MP R. Sachithanantham and MLAs I. P. Senthilkumar and S. Gandhirajan. Minister Sakkarapani emphasized the state government’s commitment to supporting farmers and the public through cooperative societies, highlighting the implementation of various welfare schemes. An exhibition showcasing the work of these societies was also inaugurated, and awards were given to the best performing cooperatives in the district.
Similarly, in Theni, Collector Ranjeet Singh, MP Thanga Tamil Selvan, and MLA K. S. Saravana Kumar distributed ₹11.16 crore in welfare assistance to 1,141 beneficiaries. The Theni event also featured an exhibition and the awarding of certificates to the district’s outstanding cooperative societies.
The celebrations underscored the significant role of cooperative societies in the region and the government’s ongoing support for their development and contribution to community welfare.
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