In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister Amit Shah said that to commemorate IYC-2025, the Ministry of Cooperation has formulated an action plan in collaboration with States/UTs, National Federations, Central Ministries, and other stakeholders.
The initiative aims to strengthen the cooperative sector and accelerate progress toward the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The year-long celebrations will culminate with a comprehensive report on activities and progress, alongside a Business Reform Action Plan for 2026, focused on further enhancing the cooperative movement.
Shah clarified that the Ministry of Cooperation has not entered into any collaboration with any nation or international organization for the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC) 2025.
However, meetings have been held with delegations from Spain, Chile, Nepal, and Mongolia to exchange views on the promotion of cooperatives.
The International Year of Cooperatives 2025 (IYC-2025) was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on June 19, 2024, emphasizing the role of cooperatives in democratic governance, poverty reduction, and climate action.
The event was officially launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 25, 2024, in New Delhi during the General Assembly and Global Conference of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA).
