India, July 4 -- From dairy to banking and housing, cooperatives have shaped India's grassroots economy. As the government pushes the vision of Sahakar Se Samriddhi, modernising these institutions through better governance, technology and professional management can unlock inclusive growth, and build a more resilient economy

As the world grapples with widening inequalities, climate change, food insecurity, financial instability and the need for sustainable economic growth, the cooperative movement has emerged as one of the most effective models of people-centric development. Cooperatives are not merely business enterprises; they are democratic institutions owned, managed and governed by their members. Built on the principles of self-help...