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The Ministry of Cooperation has launched a comprehensive plan to revitalize and expand the cooperative movement across India, focusing on establishing and strengthening primary agriculture cooperative societies (PACS), dairy, and fishery societies at the grassroots level. This initiative, approved on February 15, 2023, has led to the registration of over
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The Ministry of Cooperation in India has developed a comprehensive National Cooperative Database (NCD) to streamline access to information on over 8.4 lakh cooperative societies nationwide, involving approximately 32 crore members across 30 sectors. Launched in 2024, the database is regularly updated by state-appointed nodal officers. It was developed
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The Indian government, under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), is facilitating the formation of 6,000 new Fisheries Cooperative Societies (FCS) from 2024-29, with Raigarh forming 18 new cooperatives in 2024-25. These cooperatives are provided financial support of Rs 3 lakh each. The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)
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The Ministry of Cooperation of India has introduced a Ranking Framework for evaluating primary cooperative societies across seven sectors, using the National Cooperative Database (NCD). Launched on January 24, 2025, this framework allows the Registrar of Cooperative Societies (RCS) of States and Union Territories to assess the societies based on
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The Ministry of Communications announced the successful onboarding of MTNL pensioners onto the SAMPANN portal. Spearheaded by the Controller General of Communication Accounts, Vandana Gupta, this initiative integrates 45,939 pensioners from Delhi and Mumbai onto a digital platform, enhancing pension management with digital processing, disbursement, and grievance redressal. Commencing
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The Sujalam Bharat App, launched by Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Patil, aims to revolutionize rural drinking water governance in India. Developed with BISAG-N, the app offers an integrated system allowing real-time access and management of rural water schemes through advanced geo-referencing. With participation from all States
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The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has published a draft questionnaire for the 2026 Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) and is seeking public feedback. This survey, essential for economic policy-making, measures the performance of unincorporated non-agricultural sectors in India. The data is significant in supporting national statistics
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The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, will visit Manipur on December 11 and 12, 2025. The visit will include receiving a guard of honor in Imphal, attending a civic reception, and laying foundation stones for developmental projects. On December 12, President Murmu will honor the women warriors at the
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The Indian Government has enacted a comprehensive plan to strengthen cooperative movements nationwide by registering 30,083 new Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), dairy, and fishery cooperative societies by November 2025, with significant expansions into central schemes and diversification into organic produce and fisheries. The Ministry of Cooperation introduced ERP-enabled
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The Indian Air Force celebrated the victory in the 1971 war at the Air Force Station Mohanbari in Assam. The event was attended by prominent figures including the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, military and civilian dignitaries, veterans, and youth from Assam. Highlights included a
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The Ministry of Cooperation reported a total of 32,128 cooperative societies in West Bengal, 22,953 of which are operational, according to the National Cooperative Database. Since its inception in 2021, the ministry has launched initiatives like the PACS Computerisation Project, aimed at enhancing transparency and service delivery, and
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The Ministry of Railways is rapidly progressing with the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, aiming to redevelop 1,337 railway stations across India. The scheme involves modernizing station facilities, enhancing passenger amenities, and integrating multimodal transport solutions. This large-scale development is occurring without halting rail traffic, showcasing India's unique