Prosperity through Cooperatives: Chouhan’s Mumbai Seminar
Why in the news
A national seminar titled Prosperity through Cooperatives, held in Mumbai, highlighted how cooperatives can transform the rural and farm economy.
About cooperatives
A cooperative is a member-owned enterprise, democratically run, that meets members’ shared economic, social and cultural needs.
Key facts
- Cooperatives suit inclusive growth and community development.
- Farm roadmap: higher yield per hectare, lower costs, fair prices, crop-loss compensation, diversification, sustainable fertiliser use and soil health.
Initiatives announced
| Initiative | Details |
|---|---|
| Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan | 2,170 KVK scientist teams met farmers; poor seeds and pesticides flagged; stringent laws promised against substandard input makers |
| MIS for TOP crops | Tomato, onion and potato farmers get transport cost support for selling outside their State |
| Procurement | Toor, masoor and urad to be bought after farmer registration; aid for storage planned |
Exam angle
- 2025 = International Year of Cooperatives (UN).
- TOP = Tomato, Onion, Potato.
- Venue: Mumbai.