PRAYAGRAJ, Oct. 24 -- The Prayagraj district has emerged as the frontrunner in the division in enrolling new members into Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS).

Over the course of one month, the district enrolled 34,154 farmers into cooperative societies, the highest number recorded in the division, officials said.

According to assistant registrar (cooperative) Vivek Yadav, the department of cooperatives launched the membership drive on September 12, setting a target of 40,000 members from Prayagraj district alone. By October 12, a total of 35,154 farmers had joined, surpassing initial expectations.

Following Prayagraj, Pratapgarh enrolled 14,701 new members against a target of 35,000, Kaushambi registered 10,252 against 15...