India, Feb. 27 -- Punjab's identity has long been rooted in its fields. As one of India's foremost agricultural states, it rose to national prominence during the Green Revolution, when its farmers became central to the country's food security and rural prosperity. Supporting this transformation was a strong network of cooperative institutions that evolved alongside agricultural growth. These cooperatives provided farmers with access to credit, ensured timely procurement and distribution of inputs, and strengthened their bargaining power - creating an integrated framework for rural development that combined economic efficiency with community participation.

Institutions that built rural confidence

Punjab State Cooperative Supply and Marke...