Centre pushes women-led cooperatives to boost rural economy: Amit Shah

March 17, 2026 8:02 PM

Centre pushes women-led cooperatives to boost rural economy: Amit Shah

The Centre has stepped up efforts to strengthen women-led cooperative societies, positioning them as a key driver of inclusive and participatory economic growth, particularly in rural and economically weaker regions. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said that the government is promoting cooperatives with a focused approach on women, farmers, and rural communities. The establishment of a dedicated Ministry of Cooperation has further accelerated i...

Amit Shah to unveil ‘National Cooperative Policy 2025’ on July 24

July 23, 2025 7:57 PM

Amit Shah to unveil ‘National Cooperative Policy 2025’ on July 24

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will unveil the much-anticipated National Cooperative Policy 2025 on July 24 at an event in Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, New Delhi. The new policy is set to serve as a milestone for India’s cooperative movement, laying a roadmap for the sector from 2025 to 2045, said the Ministry of Cooperation. Framed under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah, the policy aims to revive, modernize, and strengthen the cooperative sector in line w...