Ministry of Cooperation marks 5th Foundation Day; nine national-level cooperatives in place
Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah addressed the 5th Foundation Day of the Ministry of Cooperation on 6 July 2026, citing nine national-level cooperative societies and a database of over 32 crore members.
Summary
The Ministry of Cooperation, created in 2021, marked its 5th Foundation Day on 6 July 2026, addressed by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah. Shah said the ministry has touched the lives of 30 crore people linked to cooperatives and built a digital database of more than 32 crore cooperative members. Nine national-level cooperative societies now exist, including three newly created ones, covering nine sectors. He said Bharat Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited (BBSSL) will become India's largest seed production company within three years, and that Tribhuvan Cooperative University will train professionals for the sector from the PACS level upward.
Key facts
- Event
- 5th Foundation Day, Ministry of Cooperation, 6 July 2026
- Ministry created
- 2021
- Reach
- 30 crore people; digital database of 32+ crore members
- National-level cooperatives
- Nine, including three newly created
- BBSSL
- To become India's largest seed production company within three years
- Education
- Tribhuvan Cooperative University
Practice MCQs 3 questions
In which year was the Union Ministry of Cooperation created, which marked its 5th Foundation Day in July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 2021
Amit Shah said the Ministry of Cooperation was created in 2021.
How many national-level cooperative societies exist, as stated at the Ministry of Cooperation's 5th Foundation Day?
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Correct answer: B — Nine
Shah said a total of nine national-level cooperative societies have been formed, including three newly created ones.
Bharat Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited (BBSSL), mentioned by Amit Shah in July 2026, is expected to become what within three years?
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Correct answer: A — India's largest seed production company
Shah said BBSSL will emerge as the country's largest seed production company within the next three years.