Discuss various measures taken by the Government to strengthen the Cooperative movement and ensure 'Sahkari Se Samriddhi'.

Cooperatives are bodies working on the principle of one man one vote and profit for all. Around 73000 cooperatives are working in the nation. Why needed: 1) Economic growth (e.g. Amul) 2) Income enhancement (e.g. Dairy farmers) 3) Boost exports 4) Employment generation around agricultural farmers Measures: (1) IFFCO AA - Added new law IFFCB to cooperatives - PR (Article 19(1)C), BPSE (43 B) (2) Ministry of cooperation - to lead the cooperative movement in India (3) World's largest grain storage program - recently announced to make PACs work in storage sector Concerns: a) Skewed concentration - 80% in 5 states b) Poor functioning - admin issues c) Low capacity building of farmers, members - entrepreneurial spirit weak d) No way - National cooperative fund achieved e) Digitalize cooperatives f) Extension service by NITI