Guardians of Cooperative Democracy: The Responsibility of State Governments in Aligning with National Cooperative Reforms
India’s cooperative movement is not merely an economic arrangement; it is a democratic institution rooted in people’s participation, mutual trust, and collective ownership. From village credit societies to large dairy and marketing federations, cooperatives embody a unique synthesis of economic activity and democratic governance. At the heart of this model lies the democratic ethos—member control, transparency, accountability, and autonomy. Protecting this ethos is not optional; it is a constitutional, moral, and developmental responsibility.
Evaluating India’s Cooperative Reform Agenda: Key Insights from the ‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’ National Review Meeting in Udaipur
The two-day National Level Workshop and Review Meeting on Strengthening the Cooperative Sector, convened in Udaipur, Rajasthan, on 8 and 9 January 2026, marked a pivotal milestone in India’s cooperative reform process. Organised by the Ministry of Cooperation, the meeting functioned as a structured review of implementation progress across states and union territories within the Sahkar se Samriddhi framework, moving beyond a routine consultative exercise.