PM Modi calls for global cooperative partnerships to expand Indian cooperative sector

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need to foster partnerships with global cooperative organizations to expand the Indian cooperative sector. He also stressed the importance of promoting organic products through cooperative organizations. The Prime Minister yesterday chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of the cooperative sector in the country. 

During the meeting, Mr. Modi also suggested focusing on exports and developing a soil testing model to improve agricultural practices. The Prime Minister highlighted the importance of integrating UPI with RuPay and Kisan Credit Card to facilitate financial transactions. He emphasized promoting cooperative



farming as a more sustainable agricultural model, recommending the use of digital public infrastructure (Agristack) to expand agriculture and related activities in the Cooperative Sector. 

Mr. Modi proposed introducing cooperative courses in schools, colleges, and IIMs, as well as promoting successful cooperative organizations to inspire future generations. During the meeting, the Prime Minister was briefed on the National Cooperation Policy and key achievements of the Ministry of Cooperation over the past three and a half years. The meeting was attended by Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and senior officials.