World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan by Ministry of Cooperation

World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan by Ministry of Cooperation - Dairy News 7X7

The United Nations system values the important role of cooperatives in social development.  In   1995,   the  World   Summit   for   Social   Development   held    in Copenhagen recognized the importance of cooperatives in the people-centered approach to development and agreed to “utilize and develop fully the potential and contribution of cooperatives for the attainment of social development goals, in […]

Why the Amul-Nandini Controversy Is Important

Why the Amul-Nandini Controversy Is Important - Dairy News 7X7

The controversy about Amul coming into Bengaluru to sell liquid milk and curd has opened a new debate on whether it is threatening the local brand Nandini. While this looks like one more fishing expedition by the minister for co-operation after he dropped a hint of Amul and Nandini “working together”, it may be important […]

Govt to set up 2 lakh dairy co-operative societies in next 5 years

Govt to set up 2 lakh dairy co-operative societies in next 5 years - Dairy News 7X7

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a blueprint for strengthening the co-operative movement and deepening its reach. Accordingly, two lakh new Primary Agriculture Credit Societies (PACS) and dairy-fishery co-operatives will be set up in villages and panchayats untapped by co-operatives over the next five years. At present, there are around 63,000 functional PACS out of […]

Amul, NAFED among promoters of New national export cooperative

Amul, NAFED among promoters of New national export cooperative - Dairy News 7X7

The proposed national multi-state cooperative export society, to be established under the Multi State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002, will have a paid-up capital of Rs 2,000 crore, a top official at the Union Ministry of Cooperation said Thursday. The official said the proposed export cooperative will have five promoters — Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing […]

Center plans to set up a National Cooperative Export society

Center plans to set up a National Cooperative Export society - Dairy News 7X7

The government is planning to set up a “National Cooperative Export Society” to help boost India’s exports, with a proposal on it having been circulated by the ministry of cooperation among central ministries and departments for consultation, said two people with knowledge of the development. This Society will be geared toward promoting exports and is […]

Organic farming may grow under new Cooperative Policy : Amit Shah

Organic farming may grow under new Cooperative Policy : Amit Shah - Dairy News 7X7

Union home minister Amit Shah, who is also minister of cooperation, on Sunday, announced that the Centre will soon unveil a new comprehensive cooperative policy to widen the reach of cooperatives at the grassroot level and strengthen the cooperative sector. He also said that the government has decided to amend the Multi State Cooperative Societies […]

From Poor Cooperative to Successful Corporative : Ministry of Coop

From Poor Cooperative to Successful Corporative : Ministry of Coop - Dairy News 7X7

A cooperative is an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations. They do it through a jointly owned and democratically controlled enterprise. The essence of cooperation lies in bringing the diverse group together. Infuse inclusion by giving them voice and then create belongingness by offering […]

One Primary Agriculture Coop Society in every other village : Amit Shah

Asserting that cooperatives will also play a crucial role in making India a USD 5 trillion economy, Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said the Centre will soon come out with a new cooperative policy and work in tandem with states to strengthen the cooperative movement. Shah, who is also the Union Home Minister, […]

DAIRY POLICY Why creation of the cooperation ministry is unsolicited ?

DAIRY POLICY Why creation of the cooperation ministry is unsolicited ? - Dairy News 7X7

Some 150 years ago, during British reign, big farmers in the western region of Maharashtra agitated over unfair lending practices and demanded a just and inclusive financing structure. This is where the genesis of cooperative movement took place. The legal architecture of the sector began evolving around 1904 under colonial rule and in 2002 the […]

Why creation of the cooperation ministry is unsolicited ?

Why creation of the cooperation ministry is unsolicited ? - Dairy News 7X7

Some 150 years ago, during British reign, big farmers in the western region of Maharashtra agitated over unfair lending practices and demanded a just and inclusive financing structure. This is where the genesis of cooperative movement took place. The legal architecture of the sector began evolving around 1904 under colonial rule and in 2002 the […]