Marking its fifth Foundation Day in New Delhi under the vision of “Cooperation for Prosperity,” the Ministry outlined a series of significant achievements that underline its sustained push toward modernising the cooperative ecosystem. Key announcements included the digital transformation of 50,000 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies into electronic Primary Agricultural Credit Societies, alongside the laying of foundation stones for 47 grain storage warehouses aimed at strengthening rural storage infrastructure.
In a major technological advancement for the cooperative and dairy sectors, a Milk Supply Review Dashboard was launched for the National Dairy Development Board, accompanied by the introduction of two digital platforms for urban cooperative banks titled Cooperative Core Banking Solution and Cooperative Sahyogi.
Established on 6 July 2021, the Ministry was created to enhance rural credit delivery across dairy, fisheries, housing, and marketing cooperatives. Since its inception, it has implemented more than 152 reform initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, and accessibility within cooperative institutions.
According to official data, cooperative institutions now operate across more than 255,000 Gram Panchayats nationwide. Out of over 800,000 registered cooperatives, more than 600,000 remain functional, reflecting the widespread reach of the sector across rural India.
The dairy sector has also witnessed targeted strengthening under the White Revolution 2.0 initiative, which aims to increase milk procurement by 50 percent by the financial year 2028–29. The program is positioned as a key driver for rural income enhancement and livestock-based livelihoods.
Further highlighting the growth of cooperative-led innovation, the Ministry noted the expansion of Bharat Taxi, India’s first cooperative-based mobility platform, which currently supports over 600,000 registered drivers and approximately 3.6 million customers.
These cumulative reforms underscore a transformative phase in India’s cooperative framework, marked by digital integration, infrastructure expansion, and strengthened rural participation, reinforcing cooperatives as a central pillar in advancing grassroots economic development.
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