Shah pitches for tech use and transparency in push for coop sector reforms

In a push to reform India's cooperative sector, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah led a major cooperative conference in Gujarat's Anand today, marking the fourth foundation day of the Union Ministry of Cooperation.

- Dilip Singh Kshatriya @ Ahmedabad

Using the symbolic platform of Amul Dairy, India's flagship cooperative success story, Shah unveiled several development projects and set the tone for a nationwide cooperative expansion. He underscored the importance of the "five Ps"—people, PACS, platform, policy, and prosperity—as the guiding pillars of this transformation.

Calling for sweeping change, Shah stressed that transparency, tech-driven systems, and prioritizing member welfare are non-negotiable for the future of the sector.