Cabinet nod for setting up of three new multi-state cooperative societies

It will develop a system for the preservation and promotion of indigenous natural seeds through various cooperative societies across the country with support from relevant ministries

Perhaps for the first time, the Union cabinet on Wednesday approved the setting up of three new national-level multi-state cooperative societies to promote organic products, seeds, and exports.

The national-level cooperative organic society, cooperative seed society, and cooperative export society will be registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002.

"The cooperatives sector plays a pivotal role in creating a stronger economy and furthering rural development. In this context, the Cabinet has taken a crucial decision which will further our vision of 'Sahakar Se Samriddhi'," Modi said in a tweet.

Briefing media about the cabinet decisions, Union Minister Bhupender