Jaipur, March 24 The cooperative sector will play a crucial role in realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a developed India by 2047, said Minister of State for Cooperation, Gautam Kumar Dak, on Tuesday.
Addressing an award event of the National Cooperative Development Corporation, the minister said that the state government is prioritizing the cooperative sector and working to extend its benefits to a larger population.
Dak stated that Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma is prioritizing the cooperative sector, noting that around 9 lakh new members were added during a membership drive held in October.
According to an official statement, he said that the cooperative movement is also contributing towards the goals of self-reliant India and the promotion of indigenous practices.
Dak urged other organizations to draw inspiration from the award-winning organizations and strive for excellence, adding that efforts are being made to ensure that the benefits of cooperation reach the grassroots level.
The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) conferred the 'Regional Excellence and Merit Awards-2025' on cooperative societies for outstanding performance in various categories. Dak presented the awards at a ceremony held here.