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India marks 2025 as the 'International Year of Cooperatives' to emphasize cooperatives' role in sustainable and community-driven development. With over 8.5 lakh cooperatives across various sectors, the government spearheads initiatives to strengthen their economic and social impact, ensuring technological integration and policy support. A recent focus
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The Indian Government has launched a comprehensive plan to bolster the cooperative movement and expand its reach to grassroots levels. Through the convergence of various existing schemes, the initiative aims to establish and reinforce Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), as well as dairy and fisheries cooperatives in every panchayat and
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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 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
Deep Sea Fishing
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated 'Deep Sea Fishing Vessels' under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana in Mumbai, emphasizing the government's commitment to the cooperative movement in the fisheries sector. The initiative aims to empower fishermen economically by ensuring profits reach their households through cooperatives.
Bharat Taxi
The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) has partnered with Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited to launch Bharat Taxi, a cooperative-driven national ride-hailing service set to debut in December 2025. This initiative aims to enhance mobility in India by integrating with national digital platforms like DigiLocker and UMANG, ensuring cybersecurity, compliance, and user
NCEL
The National Co-operative Exports Limited (NCEL) and the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperative-led agricultural exports in India. This partnership aims to enhance value realization for farmers, improve rural livelihoods, and bolster India's position in
PACS
The Government of India has approved a plan to strengthen the cooperative movement by establishing 2 lakh multipurpose PACS, Dairy, and Fishery cooperative societies across the country over five years. This initiative aims to enhance grassroots engagement through various government schemes and support from national banks. A Standard Operating Procedure
Cooperative Movement
The Government of India has approved a comprehensive plan to strengthen the cooperative movement by establishing 2 lakh new multipurpose PACS, dairy, and fishery cooperatives across all panchayats over five years. This initiative aims to diversify economic activities, enhance operational efficiency through computerization, and provide various services to rural citizens.
Cooperative University
Union Home Minister Amit Shah performed the Bhoomi Poojan for the 'Tribhuvan' Sahkari University in Anand, Gujarat, marking a significant step in enhancing the cooperative sector in India. The university aims to provide training and education to youth, promote transparency, and end nepotism in cooperatives. It will focus