New Delhi, July 24, 2025 – In a landmark move toward inclusive and grassroots-driven economic growth, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, unveiled the National Cooperation Policy – 2025 in New Delhi. The unveiling marks a pivotal step in achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Sahkar Se Samriddhi’ (Prosperity through Cooperation).
The policy, which comes 23 years after India’s first Cooperation Policy in 2002, aims to transform the cooperative sector into a dynamic, transparent, and technology-driven contributor to national development.
A Visionary and Practical Blueprint for Viksit Bharat
Addressing a packed audience of policymakers, stakeholders, and cooperative leaders, Shri Shah emphasized that the new policy is visionary, practical, and result-oriented. It was drafted after 750+ stakeholder consultations, involving a 40-member committee led by Shri Suresh Prabhu, in collaboration with RBI and NABARD.
At the heart of the policy lies inclusive development—targeting villages, agriculture, rural women, Dalits, and Tribals. Its mission is to professionalize cooperatives, integrate technology, ensure economic sustainability, and establish one cooperative society in every village.
Key Objectives of the National Cooperation Policy 2025
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Develop 5 Model Cooperative Villages in Every Tehsil
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Triple cooperative sector’s contribution to GDP by 2034
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Engage 50 crore active members in cooperative activities
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30% increase in number of cooperative societies
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Leverage cooperatives in new sectors: tourism, taxi services, insurance, and green energy
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Establish PACS-based initiatives like PM Jan Aushadhi Kendras, LPG distribution, petrol/diesel outlets, and Har Ghar Nal Se Jal
Shri Shah added,
“There was a time when people used to say, ‘Cooperation has no future’. Today, I say, ‘The future belongs to cooperation only.’”
A Nationwide Movement Rooted in Empowerment
The policy identifies six strategic pillars:
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Strengthening foundations
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Promoting vibrancy
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Future-readiness
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Inclusivity and expansion
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New sector entry
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Youth-led development
Initiatives like White Revolution 2.0, ‘Sahkar Taxi’, and Tribhuvan Sahkari University aim to enhance women’s participation, empower youth, and build a cooperative workforce.
With 83 targeted interventions—58 already completed—the policy is supported by monitoring systems, model bylaws, and a cluster-based governance framework.
Technology and Sustainability as Core Drivers
The policy places strong emphasis on computerization, transparency, and tech-based governance. Shri Shah also underlined environmental goals through green energy cooperatives and sustainable practices. New cooperative societies for export, seed production, and organic product branding are also underway.
Furthermore, cooperative banks will be empowered to compete with commercial banks, ensuring they are no longer treated as secondary financial institutions.
Conclusion: A Future-Ready Cooperative Movement for Bharat@2047
Shri Amit Shah concluded that the National Cooperation Policy – 2025 is designed to keep the sector relevant for the next 25 years—fueling economic, social, and moral transformation. With a member-centric model, the policy seeks to deliver not just prosperity, but dignity, equity, and self-reliance for every Indian.
The policy is a clarion call for a people-powered economy, with cooperatives as the backbone of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Source: PIB
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