Government Reviews Implementation of National Cooperation Policy, Logs 8.5 Lakh Societies

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The newly constituted 'Policy Implementation and Monitoring Committee' held its first meeting to review the National Cooperation Policy (NCP) 2025.
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The policy provides a comprehensive roadmap for the holistic development of the cooperative sector, featuring 6 strategic pillars and 16 objectives.
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A comprehensive National Cooperative Database (NCD) has been developed, logging over 8.5 lakh cooperative societies across India.

●Policy: National Cooperation Policy, 2025
●Framework: 6 strategic pillars, 16 objectives, 83 recommendations
●Database: National Cooperative Database (NCD)
●Total Societies Logged: 8,53,430 (with approx. 30 crore members)
●Implementation Body: Policy Implementation and Monitoring Committee (chaired by Union Cooperation Secretary)

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GS Paper 2 > Governance > Important Aspects of Governance

Whole-of-Government Approach

A governance model where public service agencies work across portfolio boundaries to achieve a shared goal and integrated government response.

•The Policy Implementation and Monitoring Committee is chaired by the Union Cooperation Secretary, whereas the National Steering Committee is chaired by the Union Minister.
•Maharashtra has the highest number of cooperative societies (over 2.27 lakh) according to the NCD data provided.

•Distinguish between the two committees mentioned: one is for political/steering guidance (Minister-led), the other for administrative implementation (Secretary-led).

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