Cooperative Movement

July 6, 2026 9:55 PM

Cooperative movement has infused new energy into lives of 30 crore people, outlines roadmap for Viksit Bharat: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Monday said the Ministry of Cooperation has infused new energy into the lives of nearly 30 crore people associated with the cooperative sector over the past five years, asserting that the movement would become the foundation of a prosperous India by the time the country celebrates 100 years of Independence in 2047. Addressing the fifth Foundation Day celebrations of the Cooperation Ministry in New Delhi, HM Shah said the ministry, est...

July 6, 2026 5:44 PM

Sahkar Se Samriddhi: Five years of reforms reshape India’s cooperative movement

India's cooperative movement has undergone a significant transformation over the past five years, with a series of structural, digital and institutional reforms aimed at strengthening grassroots institutions, expanding rural services and improving economic opportunities. As the Ministry of Cooperation completed five years since its establishment on July 6, 2021, the government highlighted the progress made in modernising the country's vast cooperative network under the vision of "Sahkar Se Samri...

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...

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...