Cooperative Finance and Sustainable Development Goals: The Contribution of PACCS to Inclusive Rural Development in Tamil Nadu

Dr K. Ravichandran G. Vigneshwaran · 2026 · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

Summary. Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit Societies in Tamil Nadu provide short-term loans, Kisan Credit Cards, and Self-Help Group financing that improve rural credit access and strengthen livelihoods. These cooperatives reduce poverty, enhance food security, promote gender equality, create employment, and reduce inequalities through transparent governance and mandatory audits. The study confirms that cooperative societies function as effective grassroots institutions driving sustainable rural development.

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  author  = {Dr K. Ravichandran G. Vigneshwaran},
  journal = {Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)},
  year    = {2026},
  doi     = {10.5281/zenodo.19519444},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19519444}
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DOI

10.5281/zenodo.19519444

Countries

India

Regions

Asia

Categories

funding, food-systems, regional-innovation-systems, general-innovation

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2026-04-29