21/08/2025
PRESS RELEASE
Signing of MoU Between DACS and ITBP – A Milestone Achievement.
In presence of Shri Satish Chandra Rai, Hon'ble MLA - Cum- Chairman, Denzong Agricultural CooperativeSociety (DACS), Shri. Dhiraj Pradhan, Managing Director, DACS, has signed MOU with Shri S.K Singh, Dy Inspector General, Indo - Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) at Sector Head Quarter, Samdur, Gangtok on 21st August 2025. The MOU pertains to supply of Fruits, Vegetables, MOH, Chicken, Fish and Dairy Products to ITBP on annual negotiated contract basis. The Society is committed to give priorities to local farmers belonging to notified Vibrant Villages of the Sikkim for marketing of their agricultural, MOH and poultry products to the ITBP.
The Denzong Agricultural Cooperative Society Limited, an Apex Co-operative Society of Sikkim is primarily associated for catering ration requirement of Indian Army stationed in strategic locations of Sikkim for the last six decades. The farmers of Sikkim, specially poultry growers have benefitted a lot over the years through DACS. Now, on the historic day of 21st August 2025, a significant milestone is achieved with the signing of the first-ever Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Denzong Agricultural Cooperative Society and the Indo Tibetan Border Police Force. This MoU marks a new chapter in the cooperative’s commitment to national service and the expansion of business of DACS.
As always, DACS remains committed in its responsibility to ensure timely and consistent supply of rations, including during adverse conditions such as difficult road connectivity or market shortages. The organization reaffirms its dedication to supporting the ITBP, even in the most challenging circumstances.
Dhiraj Pradhan
MD/DACS