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Jayant GargAIR 64· 2024

Question 3Answer in 150 wordsGS2GS2

Discuss the recent changes and initiatives related to cooperatives that aim to smoothen the tussle between the Centre and States in the cooperative sector.

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Introduction

India has more than 8.5 lacs cooperatives. 2025 has been declared as International year of Cooperatives by United Nation. Multiple initiatives been taken in India to promote cooperative sector and regular streamlining.

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Main Body

Recent changes and initiatives to smoothen the tussle: 1) Ministry of Cooperative - Dedicated Ministry created for Cooperation and Coordination in cooperative sector. 2) 97th Constitutional Amendment - Constitutional status to cooperatives and defined powers and authorities of various bodies 3) National Cooperative Policy - Launched to promote cooperative sector with support of state governments. 4) Sadhna University - Central University for education in cooperative sector established to promote professional Management of cooperativeReduce intervention of Central and State.
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Conclusion

Multiple steps have been taken to reform cooperative sector however regular interaction with states and United schemes and policies are required to remove regulatory overlap.

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Jayant Garg

AIR 642024

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

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

Roles of NGOs, Organizations

Cooperative Sector Initiatives

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112

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analytical

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