Revolutionizing Indian Agriculture through Cooperative Models

Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah emphasizes India's unique perspective on cooperation as both an economic and traditional philosophy. At a national seminar, he announced initiatives including a cooperative model taxi service and a fully cooperative-owned insurance company, aiming to empower farmers and sustain their livelihoods.

Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah highlighted the distinctive approach of India towards cooperation, viewing it not only as an economic system but a traditional lifeways during a national seminar on cooperatives held by NAFED.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has established the Ministry of Cooperation to enhance farmer support systems. Upcoming initiatives include a cooperative model taxi service and an insurance company wholly owned by the cooperative sector.

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reiterated the deep-rooted presence of cooperatives in India, focusing on models like 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan' to bridge scientific research with farming practices for better farmer outcomes.