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Harsh Santosh LodhaAIR 261· 2025

Question Q5GS2GS2

Discuss the significance of the cooperative model of development in addressing the issues of rural growth.

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As per NSO survey, there are 30 lakh cooperatives in India forming 5th largest form of human enterprise highlighting there importance.

Significance of cooperative model:

13rd largest source of employment
214% of GDP contribution overall.
3Alternative source of credit to almost 60% rural population
4Provides economies of scale to small and marginal farmers eg. sugar mills in Maharashtra.
5Income source and livelihood support to many.

Issues in cooperative model:

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Topper

Harsh Santosh Lodha

AIR 2612025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Development Processes - Role of NGOs, SHGs, Donors, and other Stakeholders

NGOs and SHGs

Cooperative Model in Rural Development

Writing Stats

74

Total words

3

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formal

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