National Cooperative Policy 2025 – Key Highlights & Implementation Plan
The Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India, has officially unveiled the National Cooperative Policy 2025, spearheaded by Union Minister Amit Shah. The announcement took place at the Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan in New Delhi in July 2025. This comprehensive policy aims to redefine the cooperative ecosystem in India and project its transformative impact over the next two decades (2025–2045).
With more than 83 key intervention areas identified, the new policy centers around promoting transparency, strengthening rural infrastructure, and making cooperative societies future-ready. It seeks to build a self-reliant ecosystem grounded in equitable development and community participation.
The policy holds great promise for India’s villages, rural workforce, agricultural sector, and underrepresented communities, ensuring their inclusive growth through a cooperative movement dubbed “Sahkar Se Samriddhi” (Prosperity through Cooperation).
Here's a closer look at the essential aspects of the National Cooperative Policy 2025, its mission, implementation strategy, and nationwide impact.
🗂️ Policy Overview Table
| Organization Name | Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India |
|---|---|
| Policy Name | National Cooperative Policy 2025 |
| Total Cooperative Units Target | 2,00,000 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) by Feb 2026 |
| Eligibility | Applicable to all cooperative stakeholders across India |
| Age Limit | Not applicable |
| Implementation Start Date | July 2025 |
| End of Policy Target Plan | 2045 (20-Year Vision Plan) |
| Application Mode | Policy Initiative (Not a Job Recruitment Notification) |
| Official Website | https://cooperation.gov.in |
🧭 Policy Vision & Mission
Vision: The policy is aligned with the vision of building a “Viksit Bharat by 2047” through the empowering mantra of “Sahkar Se Samriddhi”.
Mission: To develop small and large-scale cooperatives that are professional, transparent, economically sustainable, and technology-driven. It promotes the creation of at least one capable cooperative society in every Indian village.
🏛️ Committee Formation and Consultations
- A high-level 40-member committee was constituted under the chairmanship of Suresh Prabhu, former Union Minister.
- The committee held 17 stakeholder consultations and received over 750 suggestions.
- Institutions like the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and NABARD were consulted actively during the drafting phase.
📊 Key Targets of the Policy
- Triple the cooperative sector’s contribution to India's GDP by 2034.
- Increase cooperative societies by 30% (from 8.3 lakh).
- Activate 50 crore citizens not currently participating in cooperatives.
- Set up and Digitize 2 lakh PACS by February 2026.
🏗️ Six Strategic Pillars of the National Cooperative Policy 2025
- Strengthening the Foundation
- Promoting Vibrancy
- Future Readiness of Cooperatives
- Inclusivity and Rural Outreach
- Expansion to Emerging Sectors
- Youth Engagement in Cooperative Development
🚀 New Initiatives under the Policy
1. Model Cooperative Villages (MCVs)
Five cooperative villages in every tehsil will be developed with support from State Cooperative Banks and guidance from NABARD. The pilot has begun in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
2. Sahkar Taxi
A taxi service cooperative model where drivers form self-managed societies. Revenues are directly shared among driver-members, promoting cooperative entrepreneurship.
3. PACS Diversification
- Over 4,100 PACS to host PM Jan Aushadhi Kendras.
- Around 393 PACS applied for fuel retail outlets.
- 100+ PACS applied to distribute LPG.
- Several PACS involved in executing Har Ghar Jal and PM Surya Ghar Yojana schemes.
4. National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL)
Formed to streamline cooperative exports and better integrate rural cooperative products into global value chains.
5. Tribhuvan Sahkari University
A proposed university aimed to train skilled manpower to guide and operate cooperative initiatives efficiently across the country.
⚙️ Sectors Identified for Expansion
The policy seeks to bring cooperatives into diverse sectors such as:
- Tourism
- Insurance
- Taxi Transportation
- Green Energy (solar & renewable energy)
🛠️ Key Government Schemes Reflected in the Policy
- PM Jan Aushadhi Kendras: Launched in 2008 to provide affordable quality medicines.
- PM Surya Ghar Yojana: Promotes rooftop solar panel installation with government subsidies, launched in 2024.
- Har Ghar Nal Se Jal: Ensures piped water to every home in rural India, introduced in 2019 under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
📌 Conclusion
The National Cooperative Policy 2025 is not just a roadmap—it is a reinvention of cooperative practices designed for a future-ready India. With clear performance targets, sectoral expansion, and grassroot mobilization, this initiative by the Ministry of Cooperation promises inclusive prosperity and rural empowerment by turning every cooperative unit into an engine for development.
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