Question Q5GS2GS2
Discuss the significance of the cooperative model of development in addressing the issues of rural growth.
Main Body
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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Examiner score
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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
Paragraphs
formal
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