Amit Shah unveils National Cooperative Policy 2025 in Delhi
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Amit Shah unveils National Cooperative Policy 2025 in Delhi
The National Cooperation Policy 2025 aims to triple the cooperative sector’s contribution to GDP, bring 50 crore active members into the fold, and connect youth with employment opportunities. At the core of the cooperation policy are villages, agriculture, rural women, Dalits, and Tribals. The policy was prepared by a 48-member national-level committee headed by former Union minister Suresh Prabhu. The government under the new policy has key objective of having a 30% increase in the number of the cooperative societies and the establishment of at least one cooperative society in every village by 2047. The new policy is a historic step toward fulfilling Prime Minister Narendra Modi’S vision of “Sahkar Se Samriddhi” (prosperity through cooperation). The policy is far sighted and results-oriented. This has been prepared keeping in mind the needs and challenges of the mid-21st century,” said Amit Shah.
He explained that the mission of the policy is to promote small cooperative units that are professional, transparent, technology-enabled, accountable, economically self-reliant, and successful — and to ensure at least one cooperative unit is established in every village.
Shah said that the new cooperation policy is a historic step toward fulfilling Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Sahkar Se Samriddhi” (prosperity through cooperation).
Shah said that at the core of the cooperation policy are villages, agriculture, rural women, Dalits, and Tribals.
“In 2002, the then government had brought in the cooperative policy for the first time. It was the BJP government under Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Today, in 2025, the new policy has also been brought by the Narendra Modi-led BJP government. PM Modi has set a goal of making India the third-largest economy in the world by 2027. India also holds responsibility of inclusive growth for 1.4 billion citizens. This is why, after 75 years of Independence, the cooperative ministry was set up by the PM,” he said during the launch of the policy.
The objective of the policy is to make cooperative institutions inclusive, manage them professionally, prepare them for the future, and create large-scale employment and livelihood opportunities, especially in rural India, he said. “By 2034, the National Cooperation Policy aims to triple the cooperative sector’s contribution to GDP, bring 50 crore active members into the fold, and connect youth with employment opportunities,” he added.
“In the last four years, the cooperative sector has been at par with the corporate sector at all levels, whether it is related to priority, taxation, or developmental funds for the sector. There was a time, sometime in 2020, when many experts had said that this is a dying sector. The same people now tell me that this sector has a future,” he said, adding that only the cooperative sector has the capacity to develop the nation’s economy inclusively with contributions from all 1.4 billion citizens.
The policy was prepared by a 48-member national-level committee headed by former Union minister Suresh Prabhu. This committee comprised members from national/state cooperative federations, cooperative societies at all levels and sectors, representatives of the relevant central and state government ministries/departments, and academicians.
Shah said that the end of 2025, there will be a remarkable start related to cooperatives in the taxi and insurance sector. “There will be a mechanism in which the profits will directly go to the driver,” he said.
Shah said that by 2047, every village will have at least one cooperative unit. He said that the ministry has used data to classify villages into different grades for implementation of the policy. This, he said, would ensure that gaps are identified and there is equal growth and development across the country.
“There can’t be a situation where the cooperative sector in one state is excellent, average in another, and below par in another state. We have prepared a road map to ensure the development in the cooperative sector is equal in all states. Based on data bank, we have graded them. There will be monitoring to see what states in each sector require. How can one state strengthen the other? We are working to open cooperatives in new sectors. This policy is far sighted and results-oriented. This has been prepared keeping in mind the needs and challenges of the mid-21st century. This is a member-centric model, the growth of the member is fundamental,” he said.
“There won’t be any panchayat where there is no cooperative. The cooperative societies at every level – grain, state or national – will be prepared for the challenges of the future…Cooperative societies will also be established in sectors like tourism, taxi services, insurance, and green energy through the National Cooperation Policy,” he said adding that the government under the new policy has key objective of having a 30% increase in the number of cooperative societies and the establishment of at least one cooperative society in every village.
Amit Shah Unveils National Cooperation Policy 2025 to Power Inclusive Growth
In a landmark event held in New Delhi on 24 July 2025, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah officially unveiled the National Cooperation Policy – 2025. The policy is the result of an extensive national-level consultation process led by a 40-member expert committee. It fulfills Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Sahkar Se Samriddhi’ (Prosperity through Cooperation) The first national cooperation policy was introduced in 2002 during Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s tenure, and now, in 2025, another policy is launched under the same party’s leadership. It presents a bottom-up economic framework in line with India’s vision of becoming a $5 trillion economy and the world’s third-largest economy by 2027. It includes concrete goals:Triple the cooperative sector’s contribution to India’s GDP by 2034.Increase cooperative societies by 30%, from 8.3 lakh to over 10.8 lakh.Bring 50 crore citizens into active cooperative participation.
The policy is the result of an extensive national-level consultation process led by a 40-member expert committee, which gathered insights from a broad spectrum of stakeholders — cooperative leaders, academicians, government agencies, RBI, and NABARD. In total, the committee held 17 meetings, received around 750 suggestions, and conducted regional workshops before finalizing the policy framework.
Visionary Policy Aligned with ‘Sahkar Se Samriddhi’
Shri Amit Shah emphasized that this policy fulfills Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Sahkar Se Samriddhi’ (Prosperity through Cooperation). Noting the historical significance, he remarked that the first national cooperation policy was introduced in 2002 during Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s tenure, and now, in 2025, another policy is launched under the same party’s leadership. The continuity signals long-standing political will and a governance model that prioritizes grassroots economic empowerment.
The Minister stressed that the cooperative model is unique in its ability to democratize capital, generate mass employment, and ensure inclusive development, particularly for rural India, women, Dalits, tribals, and youth. It presents a bottom-up economic framework in line with India’s vision of becoming a $5 trillion economy and the world’s third-largest economy by 2027.
Six Strategic Pillars of the Policy
To achieve its ambitious vision, the National Cooperation Policy 2025 is structured around six foundational pillars:
Strengthening the Foundation – Enhancing institutional and legal frameworks. Promoting Vibrancy – Infusing innovation, capital, and operational dynamism. Preparing for the Future – Introducing digital tools and youth participation. Enhancing Inclusivity and Reach – Ensuring representation from marginalized communities. Expanding into New Sectors – Including tourism, green energy, insurance, and transport. Engaging the Young Generation – Making cooperatives a viable career choice.
Each pillar is designed to foster a self-reliant, equitable, and digitally integrated cooperative ecosystem.
Ground-Level Implementation and Economic Targets
The policy includes concrete goals:
Triple the cooperative sector’s contribution to India’s GDP by 2034.
Increase cooperative societies by 30%, from 8.3 lakh to over 10.8 lakh.
Bring 50 crore citizens into active cooperative participation, especially in rural areas.
Ensure at least one primary cooperative unit in every panchayat, such as PACS, dairy, fisheries, or multipurpose societies.
The plan involves 83 intervention points, of which 58 have been completed and 3 fully implemented. Two interventions require continuous monitoring, and work on the rest is underway.
Leveraging Technology and Youth for Cooperative Rebirth
The Ministry has completed computerization of PACS (Primary Agricultural Credit Societies) and is pushing for tech-enabled transparent governance across all cooperatives. An ambitious monitoring and cluster-based model is being created to ensure accountability, scalability, and efficiency.
The Tribhuvan Sahkari University is being set up to supply skilled manpower, and efforts are underway to build five model cooperative villages in every tehsil through NABARD. These will serve as prototypes for nationwide replication, integrating White Revolution 2.0 to boost women’s participation in rural dairy cooperatives.
New Initiatives: Sahkar Taxi, Jan Aushadhi, and Green Energy
The government will soon launch the Sahkar Taxi initiative, where drivers will receive the full profit, revolutionizing livelihoods for rural and urban transport workers. Additionally:
4,108 PACS have been approved to open PM Jan Aushadhi Kendras
393 PACS have applied for petrol/diesel retail outlets
100+ PACS are entering LPG distribution
PACS are also implementing the Har Ghar Nal Se Jal and PM Surya Ghar Yojana schemes
These efforts reflect the Ministry’s resolve to make cooperatives multifunctional service hubs for rural communities.
Legal Evolution and International Outreach
To future-proof the sector, a mechanism is set in place for reviewing and amending the policy every 10 years. Additionally, three multi-state cooperative societies have been created for exports, seed production, and organic branding. The establishment of National Cooperative Exports Limited is another step to integrate Indian cooperatives into global value chains.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat Through Member-Centric Models
Shri Amit Shah underscored that the policy’s core philosophy revolves around member welfare, self-respect, and equal opportunity. He reiterated that the cooperative movement is no longer a relic of the past but a forward-looking model capable of:
Generating mass employment
Elevating GDP
Driving social inclusion
Empowering marginalized communities
With youth engagement, technological modernization, and strategic sectoral expansion, the National Cooperation Policy – 2025 charts a bold path forward, ensuring that India’s cooperative movement evolves into a globally respected and economically powerful pillar of the national economy.