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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 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 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
Sabar Dairy Plant
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Sabar Dairy Plant in Rohtak, Haryana, which is the largest dairy plant in India, built at a cost of ₹350 crore. The plant aims to support milk-producing farmers and is expected to produce significant quantities of dairy products daily. Under Prime Minister Modi&
PACS
As of June 30, 2025, 2,51,872 out of 2,69,230 Gram Panchayats in India are covered by Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS). The government aims to establish 2 lakh multipurpose PACS, Dairy, and Fishery cooperative societies to enhance coverage, especially in underserved areas. A Standard Operating Procedure
Bank Mitra
The Ministry of Cooperation has announced that Dairy and Fishery cooperative societies can become Bank Mitras for District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) and State Cooperative Banks (St.CBs) to enhance business and financial inclusion. Micro-ATMs will be provided to these societies to offer digital financial services. A pilot project launched
Cooperative Societies
As of March 31, 2025, India has 8.37 lakh cooperative societies, with 6.45 lakh being functional and serving over 31 crore members. West Bengal alone has 32,020 cooperative societies across various sectors, including agriculture and credit. The Ministry of Cooperation has allocated funds for the computerization of
Dairy Development
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying has been implementing the National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) since 2014-15 to enhance milk quality and increase organized procurement. As of August 2025, 31,908 dairy cooperative societies have been organized, leading to significant increases in milk procurement and the establishment
Cooperative Societies
The Indian government has approved a plan to establish 2 lakh new multipurpose PACS, Dairy, and Fishery Cooperative Societies across all Panchayats and villages over five years. This initiative aims to strengthen the cooperative movement at the grassroots level, utilizing existing government schemes and support from various national boards. As
Ministry of Cooperation
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the completion of 4 years of the Ministry of Cooperation in Anand, Gujarat, highlighting over 60 initiatives aimed at enhancing cooperative societies. The event marked the launch of the Sardar Patel Cooperative Dairy Federation and the expansion of Amul's cheese and chocolate