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Amit Shah: Centre Boosts Women-Led Cooperatives for Rural Growth

Newsmantra — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:38:24 +0000

NEW DELHI: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah informed the Lok Sabha that the Centre is significantly scaling up support for women-led cooperative societies to drive inclusive economic growth. By establishing a dedicated Ministry of Cooperation, the government is focusing on empowering women in sectors like dairy, agriculture, and handicrafts through capacity building and financial aid.

A key highlight is “White Revolution 2.0,” which aims to create 75,000 new dairy cooperatives. Additionally, the NCDC is implementing specialized schemes: Swayam Shakti Sahakar for income generation, Nandini Sahakar for dairy and food processing, and Yuva Sahakar, which offers interest subventions to young women entrepreneurs. These initiatives are designed to enhance rural livelihoods, generate employment, and ensure women play a central role in India’s cooperative ecosystem.

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Large-Scale Formation of Cooperative Societies to Boost Rural Economy

Newsmantra — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:49:36 +0000

In a significant push to strengthen India’s rural economy, over 35,000 new cooperative societies have been formed as part of the Centre’s efforts under White Revolution 2.0. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah announced that, out of a target to establish two lakh multipurpose cooperative societies within five years, 35,395 have already been set up, including dairy, fisheries, and agricultural societies. Additionally, three new national-level cooperative bodies—NCOL, NCEL, and BBSSL—have been formed to promote organic farming, export of farmers’ produce, and seed conservation, ensuring better branding, fair prices, and access to global markets for farmers. The initiative also aims to increase milk procurement by 50%, with over 15,000 dairy cooperatives registered and MoUs signed to set up biogas plants, further empowering rural communities and supporting sustainable growth.

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