Modi urges coops to partner with government
NEW DELHI – Addressing the 17th Indian Cooperative Congress at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on Saturday, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi urged cooperatives to partner with the government to realise a dream of a developed India, says Indian Cooperative
According to the Indian news outlet, while giving a list of activities where cooperatives can play an important role, Modi said “It’s true that we do not have oil wells and thus there is no alternative to importing the same but why should we import edible oil when we have a robust co-operative movement in the country.”
He appreciated the increasing share of export in dairy co-ops, honey, and other sectors, listing fish fodder, legumes, and edible oils, among others as foodstuff where co-ops should ensure local production.
The Prime Minister told the Congress that cooperation is an agent of social and economic transformation and not a tool of electoral politics.
He said when cooperatives’ efforts match with that of the government, nothing can stop India from becoming a developed nation.
He asked cooperatives to be partners in many fields including securing an international market for millets, taking five villages around itself and converting their farm into chemical-free land, and opening ponds for the sake of water conservation.
Modi expressed confidence that cooperatives will become a powerful medium of the country’s economic source in the new India.
He also emphasised the need to build villages that will become self-sufficient by following the cooperative model. He also suggested improving cooperation in cooperatives.
He added: “I have done my part by giving you a separate ministry and now it’s your turn to fulfill your pledge of ushering in an era of cash and corruption-free co-op governance. India is known for digital transactions in the world and cooperatives have to match with the image.”
The main theme of the 17th Indian Cooperative Congress was ‘Amrit Kaal: Prosperity through Cooperation for a Vibrant India’.
Modi also launched E-Portals of e-commerce website for Cooperative Marketing, and Cooperative Extension and Advisory Services Portal.
He said that it was the first time that a separate ministry was formed, and a budget was allocated for cooperatives, and as a result, the cooperatives are being presented with a platform exactly like the corporate sector.
He also talked about the measures to strengthen cooperative societies, mentioning the reduction in tax rates. He also cited measures his government has put in place to strengthen cooperative banks and gave examples of flexibility in opening new branches and doorstep banking.
Source: Indian Cooperative
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