**Executive Summary**
A National Conclave was held on March 30, 2026, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, to expedite the implementation of the National Cooperation Policy 2025 and the "Sahkar Se Samriddhi" vision. The event focused on establishing cooperatives as a primary engine for national growth by 2047 through modernization and grassroots operationalization. Key action items include the computerization of over 80,000 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and the encouragement of states to formulate independent cooperation policies.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Strategic Vision and Policy Pillars**
* The National Cooperation Policy 2025 serves as a comprehensive roadmap to establish cooperatives as the "second engine" of national growth.
* The policy was developed through an extensive consultative process involving a 48-member national committee, 17 meetings, and four regional workshops.
* Core focus areas include strengthening cooperative foundations, expanding structures, ensuring transparent management, and promoting member-centricity.
* The ultimate goal is to triple the cooperative sector's contribution to the Indian economy and achieve a developed India by 2047.
**Modernization and PACS Transformation**
* More than 80,000 PACS are being computerized to transform them into efficient, business-oriented, multi-functional economic units.
* PACS are now enabled to undertake more than 25 different activities to diversify their economic impact.
* Decentralization of storage at the PACS level is prioritized to ensure fair prices for farmers, reduce post-harvest losses, and lower logistics costs.
**New Initiatives and Ecosystem Growth**
* The Ministry has launched several transformative projects, including "White Revolution 2.0," the National Cooperative Database, and the Cooperative Ranking Framework.
* Innovation is being promoted through initiatives such as "Bharat Taxi" and the establishment of "Tribhuvan" Sahkari University (TSU).
* Emphasis is placed on using Digital Public Infrastructure to enhance the transparency and technology-driven nature of the cooperative system.
**Social and Financial Inclusion**
* The cooperative sector is recognized as the most effective mechanism for delivering affordable credit to the "last mile."
* There is a significant push to increase the participation of youth and women in cooperative leadership and organic product markets.
**Impact Analysis**
**Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS)**
**Impact**
They are being transitioned from simple credit providers to computerized, multi-functional economic hubs with decentralized storage capabilities.
**Action Required**
Implement digital infrastructure upgrades and diversify operations into the 25+ authorized activities to improve efficiency and service delivery.
**State Governments**
**Impact**
States are expected to play a localized role in reinforcing the national movement and aligning with the 2025 policy framework.
**Action Required**
Formulate and implement state-specific cooperation policies to further strengthen the movement at the regional level.
**Farmers and Rural Communities**
**Impact**
These stakeholders will benefit from reduced logistics costs, better access to affordable credit, and fair pricing for produce due to improved storage.
**Action Required**
Participate in the modernized cooperative ecosystem and utilize the new decentralized facilities and diversified services offered by PACS.
**Cooperative Institutions and Experts**
**Impact**
The sector must shift toward a more professional, transparent, and technology-centric management model.
**Action Required**
Adopt practical recommendations from the conclave regarding digital public infrastructure, member education, and organic market leadership.
Key Entities Referenced
National Cooperation Policy 2025: A comprehensive policy roadmap designed to establish cooperatives as a primary engine of national economic growth and inclusive rural development.
Ministry of Cooperation: The primary Union ministry responsible for the formulation, implementation, and oversight of policies strengthening the cooperative sector in India.
Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS): Grassroots cooperative units undergoing nationwide computerization and transformation into multi-functional economic entities to deliver affordable credit and services.
Sahkar Se Samriddhi: The national vision of 'Prosperity through Cooperation' that guides the strategic implementation of the cooperative sector's expansion.
Tribhuvan Sahkari University (TSU): A specialized educational institution established to provide professional training and support the growth of the cooperative ecosystem.
Ministry of Cooperation
National Conclave organized at Vigyan Bhawan,
New Delhi to accelerate implementation of
National Cooperation Policy 2025
Centre, States and experts deliberate to expedite the
operationalisation of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra
Modi’s vision of “Sahkar Se Samriddhi” at the grassroots
level
National Cooperation Policy 2025 presents a comprehensive
and forward-looking roadmap to establish cooperatives as
the second engine of national growth
Union Minister of State for Cooperation Shri Krishan Pal
Gurjar calls for making cooperation a mass movement
Emphasis on PACS computerization, decentralized storage
and strengthening cooperative ecosystem
Experts deliberate on strategies to triple the contribution of
cooperatives to the economy
Cooperative sector most effective in delivering affordable
credit to the last mile
Posted On: 30 MAR 2026 4:46PM by PIB Delhi
A National Conclave on the theme of “Implementation Pathways for National Cooperation Policy 2025
and the Way Forward” was organised today at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi to expedite the
operationalisation of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of “Sahkar Se Samriddhi” and
reinforcing the efforts towards strengthening the cooperative sector as a key engine of national
development under the leadership of Hon’ble Union Minister of Home and Cooperation Shri Amit Shah.
The conclave was jointly organized by the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India, and
“Tribhuvan” Sahkari University (TSU). Policymakers, representatives of cooperative institutions, experts
and stakeholders from across the country participated in the conclave and deliberated on effective
implementation of the policy.Addressing the National Conclave, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Cooperation Shri Krishan Pal
Gurjar stated that the cooperative movement has been a strong pillar of India’s socio-economic framework
and has played a significant role in empowering rural India over decades. He said that in view of changing
times, rising rural aspirations and an evolving economic landscape, the National Cooperation Policy 2025
presents a comprehensive and forward-looking roadmap that will play a decisive role in establishing
cooperatives as the second engine of national growth. He emphasized that the policy aims to accelerate
inclusive development through cooperatives, energize the rural economy, and contribute significantly
towards building a developed India by 2047.
The Union Minister of State for Cooperation further stated that the policy has been formulated through an
extensive consultative process, incorporating inputs from across the country through 17 meetings and 4
regional workshops conducted by a 48-member national committee. Highlighting the key pillars of the
policy, he noted that strengthening the foundation of cooperatives, expanding cooperative structures,
developing a vibrant business ecosystem, ensuring transparent and professional management, promoting
member-centricity, expanding into new sectors and encouraging youth participation are its core focus
areas. He also informed that states are being encouraged to formulate their own cooperation policies to
further strengthen the movement.
Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar further highlighted that the Ministry of Cooperation has undertaken several
transformative initiatives in line with the National Cooperation Policy 2025, including transforming PACS
into multi-functional economic units and enabling them to undertake more than 25 activities,
establishment of “Tribhuvan" Sahkari University, White Revolution 2.0, National Cooperative Database,
Cooperative Ranking Framework and innovative initiatives such as Bharat Taxi. He expressed confidence
that the conclave would lay a strong foundation for effective and time-bound implementation of the policy
and provide new direction to the cooperative sector.
On the occasion, Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation, Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani stated that more than
80,000 PACS are being computerized across the country to transform them into multi-functional,
business-oriented and more efficient entities. He emphasized that decentralization of storage at the PACS
level, ensuring fair prices to farmers, reducing post-harvest losses and lowering logistics costs are key
priorities of the Ministry.
Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to Prime Minister, Prof. S. Mahendra Dev, in his special
lecture emphasized strategies to triple the contribution of the cooperative sector to the Indian economy,
stating that cooperatives can emerge as a powerful vehicle for inclusive and sustainable development. On
the same occasion, Shri Satish Marathe, Director on the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India,
stated that the cooperative sector is the most effective mechanism for delivering affordable credit to the
last mile.
During the conclave, multiple thematic sessions were organized covering areas such as digital public
infrastructure, strengthening PACS as engines of growth, member education, participation of youth and
women, leadership in organic product markets, and cooperative credit and banking. Breakout sessions and
open house discussions provided practical recommendations for policy implementation, followed by
deliberations on the way forward during the concluding session.
The National Conclave served as a significant platform for advancing the effective implementation of the
National Cooperation Policy 2025 and is expected to further strengthen the cooperative sector as a
transparent, technology-driven and people-centric system, thereby accelerating the realization of the vision
of “Sahkar Se Samriddhi”.
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