No pan, bidi, tamakhu in Co-operative department premises- Dr Padhi 

No pan, bidi, tamakhu in Co-operative department premises- Dr Padhi 
Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhi has assumed charge as Principal Secretary Cooperation Department on Tuesday. After assuming charge he told about his priorities for the Department. He emphasizes on discipline, honesty and accountability of the officers. He also discussed important issues relating to Cooperation Department with the Senior Officers. He told crop insurance, computerization of PACS, audit of PACS, facilitation of inter State trade through e-NAM, creation of meaningful infrastructures of Cooperatives and building an image of Cooperation Department are some of his priorities. He has advised to use hand-woven fabrics every Friday and strictly directed not to use pan, bidi, tamakhu, cigarette and alcohol. Dr. Padhi is also Principal Secretary, Agriculture and farmers Empowerment, Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Department.