Centre planning export houses exclusively for cooperatives: Amit Shah

Cooperative model of development is best suited for the country, says union minister

The Central government is working on a proposal to set up two dedicated export houses that will enable cooperatives to brand and export items, said Cooperatives Minister Amit Shah on Monday.

Shah said the government plans to enable KRIBHCO and IFFCO to go for seed improvement and Amul, one of India’s largest cooperative, will set up laboratories to certify and test organic products across India. He was speaking at a conference to commemorate the 100th International Day of Cooperatives,

Shah said proposed bylaws will ensure that if a primary agriculture cooperative society (PACS) becomes defunct, states will have the power