India, March 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The Government recognizes cooperative societies as an important instrument for inclusive and participatory economic development especially in economically weaker areas. With the establishment of a separate Ministry of Cooperation, Government aims to strengthen the cooperative movement with a special focus on farmers, women and rural development. Key initiatives to promote women-led cooperatives and cooperatives linked with Self Help Groups (SHGs) include the following:
The Government is encouraging the formation and strengthening of women-led cooperative societies across sectors such as dairy, agriculture, handicrafts and rural enterprises. Capacity building, training and fi...