Ministry of Cooperation

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...

September 6, 2025 4:55 PM

GST reductions to boost cooperatives, farmers, rural enterprises: Ministry

The sweeping GST reforms unveiled this week will strengthen the cooperative sector, make their products competitive, increase demand for their products and increase the income of cooperatives, the Ministry of Cooperation has said. According to a statement, the GST reforms will promote rural entrepreneurship, promote cooperatives in the food processing sector and ensure affordable access to essential goods for millions of households. "GST rate reductions will benefit cooperatives in farming and...

July 7, 2025 10:14 AM

Amit Shah marks 4 years of Ministry of Cooperation with major announcements in Anand, Gujarat

Underlining that cooperation has been an integral part of Indian society since the Vedic era, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave this tradition a formal structure by establishing the Ministry of Cooperation four years ago. Shah was speaking at a special event in Anand, Gujarat, marking the fourth anniversary of the ministry's formation and commemorating the 150th birth anniversary year of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The event, organised...

May 6, 2025 9:48 AM

Home Minister Amit Shah reviews progress of key national cooperative institutions

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah chaired a high-level review meeting in the capital to assess the progress of three key cooperative institutions—National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL), National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL), and Bharatiya Beej Sahkari Samiti Limited (BBSSL). These organizations, formed in 2023 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are working as umbrella bodies under a “Whole of Government” approach to boost cooperative ...