Big Decision! Separate Ministry for Cooperation; Co-operators burst into joy

Fulfilling a long standing demand of the cooperative sector, Narendra Modi govt, in a historic move, created a new ‘Ministry of Cooperation’ on Tuesday. The news spread like a wild fire among the co-operators who went euphoric at the news across the states. The ministry will have a separate administrative, legal and policy framework to strengthen the cooperative movement in the country. It will also help deepen cooperatives as a true people-based movement reaching upto the grassroots, said govt sources.

 

 

It is reported that the ministry will work to streamline processes for 'ease of doing business' for cooperatives and enable development of multi-state cooperatives (MSCS). The creation of a separate ministry also fulfils the announcement made by the Finance Minister in the Union Budget. Commenting on the development, BJP National general Secretary B L Santhosh said that the new ministry is created with the motto of ‘Sahakar Se Samruddhi'.

 

 

"A new ministry for "Cooperatives" is created with the motto of ‘Sahakar Se Samruddhi'. PM @narendramodi first created Jal Shakti ministry and now Cooperatives. This will go a long way in strengthening rural economy," he said on Twitter. The creation of separate ministry comes just a day before Prime Minister Modi is expected to expand his cabinet.

 

 

It is further reported that the expansion is likely to take place on 8 July. It also said the reshuffle and expansion of the union council of ministers, the first in the second term of Prime Minister , is likely to see record induction of members from OBC and SC communities. PM Modi is all set to induct record representation of OBCs and SCs in the new council of ministers. Citing sources, the agency said the council of ministers may see 15 to 20 members from SC and OBC communities "and members from non-dominant smaller communities are also likely to find a place".

 

 

Representation of women will also see an increase. Some reports had also said that Apna Dal's Anupriya Patel may also get a place in the Modi cabinet. She comes from UP, which will go to polls next year. BJP MP Jyotiraditya Scindia and former Assam CM Sarabananda Sonowal are also among the probableswho could be inducted into the cabinet.

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