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Thursday, April 30, 2026
TopicMinistry of Cooperation

Topic: Ministry of Cooperation

Products straight to consumers, aid for producers. Bharat Organics looks to disrupt organic market

Launched in March, digital platform has started gaining traction, recording over 25,000 visitors as govt-backed initiative looks to establish itself as a national organic brand.

47% rise in Budget outlay won’t revive co-operatives without internal stock-taking, reform

The enhanced budget helps, but internal stock-taking and preliminary steps have to be taken before the tagline Sahkar Se Samriddhi—from co-operation to prosperity—becomes a reality.

CAs can drive grassroots change in how co-ops manage their finances—Union minister Bhupender Yadav

At Cooperative Chintan Shivir in Delhi, Yadav stressed on financial and digital literacy, calling upon Institute of Chartered Accountants of India to take lead at grassroot level.

Centre-backed Bharat Taxi clocks 4 lakh+ customers, bets on cooperative model to take on Ola, Uber

The cooperative cab service adopts zero-commission model as it begins operations in Delhi-NCR and Rajkot.

Siddaramaiah aide Rajanna axed from cabinet after saying voter lists were drawn up under Congress’s nose

The stand taken by senior Congress leader Rajanna contrasts with Rahul Gandhi's allegations, holding the BJP solely responsible for the alleged voter list manipulations.

Ola & Uber to soon have a new competitor as 8 cooperatives take the wheel. All about Bharat Taxi

Bharat Taxi is a cooperative initiative under newly formed Multi-State Sahakari Taxi Cooperative Ltd, which is backed by 8 cooperatives.

Centre unveils new cooperative policy with promise of more autonomy, push for entry in emerging areas

Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah launched the policy Thursday. The 2025 National Cooperative Policy will replace the one in place since 2002.

Politics, influence, caste — the murky loan dealings of Gujarat’s cooperative banks

Gujarat’s urban cooperative banks have been making headlines for the wrong reasons, and many have been slapped with RBI fines for lending to own directors or their relatives.

Amit Shah’s new ministry is more of the same. Cooperatives must not depend on govt

Some argue that India must adopt a system like Israel, Netherlands and Japan, where the cooperative movement is strong but there is no ministry for it.

Indian cooperatives need the Amul Model more than a Ministry of Cooperation

The Amul Model worked because professionals invested in the business, and not disinterested bureaucrats, steered farmers from the start.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.