The state level inauguration of the new scheme in the Co-operation sector, titled ‘Cooperative Initiatives in Technology Driven Agriculture (CITA),’ was done by the Hon’ble Minister for Co-operation, Sri  V. N. Vasavan on 4th October 2022 at the Anikad Farmers’ Service Cooperative Bank in Kottayam. Sri . S. S Nagesh, Chief of Agriculture Division, State Planning Board was present on the occasion along with Bank representatives, people’s representatives and co-operative representatives.