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News18
24-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Amit Shah To Launch National Cooperative Policy 2025 In New Delhi Today
Last Updated: Amit Shah will announce the National Cooperative Policy 2025 at Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, New Delhi, aiming to modernize the cooperative sector and guide it from 2025 to 2045. Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will announce the National Cooperative Policy 2025 at Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan in New Delhi on Thursday. The policy, seen as a major reform initiative, is expected to guide India's cooperative movement for the next two decades, from 2025 to 2045. According to the Ministry of Cooperation, the new policy has been formulated to modernise the sector and align it with the vision of 'Prosperity through Cooperation (Sahkar se Samriddhi)." It will serve as a roadmap to boost grassroots-level development and enhance the role of cooperatives in achieving the goal of 'Viksit Bharat 2047." 'Witness the next historic chapter of India's cooperative journey! India is ready for a new beginning in the direction of 'Prosperity through Cooperation." Union Home and Cooperation Minister @AmitShah will grandly unveil the 'National Cooperative Policy–2025" on July 24, 2025," the Cooperation Ministry wrote on X. Amit Shah also shared a post on X, calling it a 'historic day" for India's cooperative sector. view comments First Published: July 24, 2025, 12:08 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
15-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
How India's Cooperative Movement Is Redefining Rural Resilience
This International Cooperative Day, India's grassroots model is not just driving inclusion—it's creating jobs, boosting incomes, and inspiring the world. From the milk factories of Gujarat to the poultry farms of Odisha, India's cooperative revolution is rewriting what rural ambition looks like. On July 6, as the world observes International Cooperative Day, India stands tall in showcasing a model that's empowering farmers, uplifting women, and turning villages into engines of self-sustaining growth. Led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision and driven by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, India's cooperative sector has undergone a dramatic makeover. What was once a scattered network of local societies has evolved into a dynamic, digitally driven ecosystem, fuelling a new era of rural enterprise under the 'Sahkar se Samriddhi' movement. Take Amul, India's best-known cooperative success. From humble origins in Gujarat, it has grown into a multinational brand that competes with the biggest global dairy names. It is providing livelihoods to 36 lakh milk producers and inspiring similar cooperative models across states like Karnataka, Punjab, and Maharashtra. It's not just a story of milk brand, it's a movement of empowerment. India's cooperative muscle is now being recognised globally. In the International Cooperative Alliance's 2024 rankings, homegrown champions IFFCO and Amul (GCMMF) claimed the top two spots for turnover-to-GDP per capita, putting India ahead of cooperative-heavyweights like Denmark and the Netherlands, where similar models power dairy, housing, and retail sectors. The renewed energy into this movement isn't just about global rankings or economic statistics. It's about real people, real incomes, and real change. In Gujarat's Chiloda village, Umaid Thakore, 41, secured an interest-free loan without stepping into a bank—thanks to a digitised Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS). In Odisha, Sumati Mundari, 38, transformed a ₹4 lakh SHG loan into a thriving poultry and dairy business, making over ₹1.6 lakh a year. She now proudly bears the title 'Lakhpati Didi'—one among 1.15 crore rural women who have crossed that income mark. These aren't isolated stories. They're snapshots of a larger shift where cooperatives are becoming vehicles of self-generated employment and financial independence. India has over 8.5 lakh cooperative societies, serving 29 crore members. They deliver 20% of the country's agricultural credit, distribute 35% of fertilisers, and contribute 4.5% of GDP through dairy alone. This quiet force is driving a job-rich, inclusive economy. Until a few years ago, the sector was burdened by outdated systems and fragmented governance. That changed with the formation of the Ministry of Cooperation in 2021, which injected focus, speed, and digital transformation. Nearly 68,000 PACS are being computerised of which 43,000+ already digitised and upgraded into Common Service Centres. These centres now offer over 300 government services, from Aadhar updates to railway bookings, right at villagers' doorsteps. The National Cooperative Development Corporation's loan disbursements have leapt from ₹25,000 crore in 2021 to ₹1.28 lakh crore in 2025, unlocking growth and entrepreneurship at the last mile. Looking ahead, the government aims to set up 2 lakh new PACS, ensuring credit, services, and livelihoods reach every corner. New-age cooperatives are also taking root—like a profit-sharing taxi service and a cooperative-led insurance company, which is expected to emerge as India's largest private insurer. This shift is redefining the cooperative's image from a welfare relic to a modern, entrepreneurial engine. As PM Modi said in February 2024, cooperatives are the 'foundation of an Atmanirbhar Bharat.' In May 2025, Amit Shah urged for greater tech integration and market linkages to amplify impact. With 2025 declared as the International Year of Cooperatives by the United Nations, the world is watching. And India's cooperative story is no longer panning out at a local level—it's a global blueprint for inclusive growth. From creating livelihoods and boosting incomes to empowering women and energising grassroots entrepreneurship, India's cooperative movement is doing more than transforming rural life. It's rewriting the very definition of progress for the world's largest democracy. Gautam Mukherjee : The writer is an economic and political analyst and columnist. He regularly writes for different national dailies and participates as a panelist on news channels. 'This is a company press release that is not part of editorial content. No journalist of The Hindu was involved in the publication of this release.'
India Gazette
24-06-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
CM Yogi Adityanath inspects the under-construction hostel in Ghazipur
Ghazipur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 24 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday inspected the under-construction hostel at Maharishi Vishwamitra Autonomous Medical College in Ghazipur. Speaking to reporters after the inspection, the Chief Minister said, 'Purvanchal Expressway and Maharshi Vishwamitra Medical College have become the identity of this district. Today, I have inspected an under-construction nursing college. Projects worth Rs 1,100 crores are either approved or are underway...' Earlier on Tuesday, CM Yogi participated in the 25th meeting of the Central Zonal Council, chaired by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah. In a post on social media platform X, CM Yogi wrote, 'Honorable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji has described 'cooperative and competitive federalism' as a powerful medium for the country's all-round development. In this context, today in Varanasi, I participated in the 25th meeting of the Central Zonal Council, chaired by the Honorable Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri @AmitShah ji' On Monday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also planted a sapling in Bhadohi under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign on the death anniversary of Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee. Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister's Office informed that President Droupadi Murmu will visit Gorakhpur for the fourth time in seven years on the invitation of CM Yogi Adityanath. The President is scheduled to attend the first convocation ceremony of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Gorakhpur, on June 30. On July 1, she will inaugurate the state's first AYUSH University at Pipri in Bhathat. During her two-day visit, President Murmu will also offer prayers at the Gorakhnath Temple. (ANI)
The Hindu
23-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Our jawans will win the war against Naxalism, says Shah
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Monday (June 23, 2025) held an interaction with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Nawa Raipur. Lauding the personnel for their efforts in the anti-Naxal operations being conducted in the Bastar region, the Minister said Naxalism had deprived the poor tribal population of basic necessities. 'I have full faith that it is the bravery and tireless efforts of our security forces that make the battle against Naxalism a success….I know that what our jawans set out to achieve, they always accomplish,' he added. Mr. Shah asserted, 'It is the trust in our security forces inspired by which I keep reiterating that we will eradicate Naxalism before March 31, 2026,' he said. Slavery for decades He said Naxalism led to the death of nearly 40,000 people over the last 35 years, while many more had been left disabled. Naxal violence deprived the poor tribal population of basic necessities such as food, electricity, education, housing, toilets, and clean drinking water — let alone any possibility of industrial development. Entire regions were forced to live in conditions akin to slavery for decades, and the root cause of this suffering was Naxalism. Mr. Shah expressed satisfaction that as Naxalism was being eliminated from various regions, the Chhattisgarh government was ensuring the delivery of food, healthcare, education, electricity, housing, sanitation, and clean drinking water — thereby connecting people with the mainstream of development. 'When a child picks up a pencil instead of a gun and begins writing 'Ka, Kha, Ga' [the Devnagri alphabets], it doesn't just change the future of that child, but of the entire nation,' he said. 'That moment is near.' The Home Minister said that when the country would become free from Naxalism in March 2026 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it would be one of the most significant moments since Independence. Mr. Shah released a book 'Leor Oyna' in Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The book is based on the lives of victims of Naxal violence. According to an official statement, the book would help in 'understanding the pain of those innocent and unarmed people who fell prey to the ruthless violence inflicted by Naxalites. It will also open the eyes of those who show sympathy towards Naxalites in the name of human rights and will be instrumental in exposing them'.
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Maoists kill civilian, surrendered cadre in Bijapur ahead of Amit Shah's visit
RAIPUR: Day ahead of UnionHome Minister Amit Shah's visit to Chhattisgarh, Maoists gave a grim reminder of the ongoing insurgency in Bastar region by killing two civilians on Saturday night in the Bijapur district. The victims included a former Maoist commander who had recently surrendered to police. Five armed Maoists entered Sendrambore and Ampur villages in Pamed region around 8 PM on June 21 and they targeted Veko Deva alias Sandeep, a former section commander of the Maoists' 2nd Company Platform Party Committee Member (PPCM) who had surrendered recently, and Sunnam Sammiah, a village committee member from Jaralli Revolutionary People's Committee (RPC). Both were allegedly killed by strangulation, on suspicion of being police informers. Initial reports suggest that the victims were strangled to death. The police have confirmed receiving information about the incident and dispatched teams for verification. Bijapur SP Jitendra Yadav confirmed, 'We have received credible input. A team has been sent to the location to confirm the details.' The killings took place in a sensitive area close to Telangana border, just 10 km from the Pamed police station and about seven km from Dharmavaram security camp, which came under attack last year by the Maoists' Battalion 1 of the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villa For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search ads Learn More Undo That ambush left 12 security personnel injured and involved heavy gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades. The NIA has recently filed a chargesheet in that case. This latest act of violence is part of a disturbing trend in Bijapur, one of Chhattisgarh's worst Maoist-affected districts. So far in 2025, Maoist violence has claimed the lives of 22 civilians, with 71 killed in 2024 alone. This killing spree coming just days after three other civilians were slain in the same district is seen as a desperate attempt by the Maoists to assert presence amid their declining influence.
