Question 13GS2GS2
With 98% coverage in rural India, cooperatives are the mainstay of rural economy ensuring sustainable livelihoods and income for people. Discuss the state initiatives taken by the government to improve the efficiency of cooperative societies and make them more effective. (250 words) 15
Main Body
Cooperative societies are organisation formed by individual (10 or more) to pool common resources for common goals through economies of scale. Importance of Cooperative for rural India (1) Achieving economies of scale ⟹ 75% farmer are small & marginal (2) Reducing cost and enhancing collective bargaining power. (3) Providing credit to rural households
4Forming of resources for collective goals of all (5) Huge Potential ⟹ AMUL success story (6) Providing livelihood to womens and vulnerable. Challenges [Limited to few states] → Not able to achieve economies of small size → High NPA → Politicization of Cooperative Managed by bureaucrats. Initiatives taken by government (1) Ministry of Cooperative to coordinate
Attempt PASS (98% coverage) Attempt PASS (98% coverage) Attempt PASS (98% coverage) Attempt PASS (98% coverage)
126 words1 paragraphs
Topper
Pakshal Secretry
AIR 82071
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Development Processes - Role of NGOs, SHGs, Donors, and other Stakeholders
NGOs and SHGs
Cooperative Societies
Writing Stats
126
Total words
1
Paragraphs