National Cooperation Policy 2025
- Unveiled by Home Minister Amit Shah on 24 July 2025; replaces National Cooperation Policy 2002 - 20-year policy (2025-2045) aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047 vision - Vision: 'Sahkar Se Samriddhi' (Prosperity through Cooperation) - Target: Triple cooperative sector's GDP share by 2034 - Target: 50 crore active cooperative members - Target: At least one cooperative in every village - Six strategic pillars: (1) Strengthening foundation - legal reforms, governance, digitalization; (2) Promoting vibrancy - business ecosystems, exports; (3) Making cooperatives future-ready - technology, professional management; (4) Promoting inclusivity - people's movement; (5) Entering new sectors - biogas, clean energy, healthcare; (6) Shaping young generation - Prepared by 48-member committee headed by Suresh Prabhu - Ministry of Cooperation is the nodal ministry
- National Cooperation Policy 2025 unveiled by Home Minister Amit Shah on 24 July 2025; replaces National Cooperation Policy 2002 as a 20-year roadmap (2025-2045)
- Vision: Sahkar Se Samriddhi (Prosperity through Cooperation); aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047
- Targets: Triple cooperative sector's GDP share by 2034, 50 crore active cooperative members, at least one cooperative in every village
- Six strategic pillars: strengthening legal reforms and governance, promoting business ecosystems, technology adoption, inclusivity, new sectors (biogas, clean energy, healthcare), and engaging youth
- Prepared by 48-member committee headed by Suresh Prabhu
- Ministry of Cooperation is the nodal ministry for implementation
What is the National Cooperation Policy 2025?
A 20-year policy (2025-2045) unveiled by Home Minister Amit Shah on 24 July 2025 that replaces the National Cooperation Policy 2002 and is aligned with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
What is the vision and tagline of the policy?
The vision is 'Sahkar Se Samriddhi' (Prosperity through Cooperation), aiming to strengthen the cooperative sector across India.
What are the key targets of the policy?
Targets include tripling the cooperative sector's GDP share by 2034, reaching 50 crore active cooperative members, and ensuring at least one cooperative in every village.
What are the six strategic pillars of the policy?
(1) Strengthening foundation via legal reforms and digitalization; (2) Promoting vibrancy; (3) Making cooperatives future-ready; (4) Promoting inclusivity; (5) Entering new sectors like biogas, clean energy, healthcare; (6) Shaping young generation.
Who prepared the policy?
It was prepared by a 48-member committee headed by Suresh Prabhu, under the Ministry of Cooperation as the nodal ministry.
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