Ministry of Cooperation

October 14, 2026 6:50 PM

Ministry of Cooperation Mandates New Audit Framework to Strengthen Transparency and Governance in Multi-State Cooperative Societies

The Ministry of Cooperation has mandated the Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2026 (MSCARO, 2026), to strengthen financial discipline, accountability and regulatory oversight in Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS). Modelled on the Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order applicable to the corporate sector, the framework introduces standardized, risk-based audit reporting and phased implementation, with the initial phase covering larger societies crossing the prescr...

September 23, 2026 8:30 PM

Bharat Taxi launched in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur and Prayagraj

Bharat Taxi service has been launched in five cities of Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur and Prayagraj. The service is based on the cooperative model with the principle of “Driver is the Owner.” Union Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol addressed the launch programme in Lucknow. He said the initiative is aimed at expanding the cooperative movement into emerging sectors such as mobility and enabling drivers to become stakeholders in the service. Du...

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...

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 ...