In a landmark move celebrating rural resilience and financial responsibility, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann honored cooperative societies in the Dhuri circle for achieving a loan recovery rate exceeding 99 percent. The recognition came during an event marking the International Year of Cooperation, where Mann emphasized the vital role of cooperatives in strengthening the state’s agricultural economy. He advocated for cooperative banking, promoted cost-effective farming practices, and urged simplicity in social customs to alleviate rural debt burdens.