Data Base in progress; Maharashtra has more than 2 lakhs co-ops

While replying to a query raised by a Lok Sabha MP related to the progress of National Cooperative Database, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said the Ministry of Cooperation is developing a comprehensive National Cooperative Database in a phased manner.

“Mapping of about 2.64 lakh primary cooperative societies of three sectors i.e. Primary Agriculture Credit Societies (PACS), Dairy and Fisheries has been completed in February, 2023 under Phase-I”, Shah reply reads.

It further added, “Under Phase-II, Mapping of National Cooperative Societies/Federations has been completed. Under Phase-III, the Database is being extended to the remaining cooperative societies working in all other sectors. The National Cooperative Database will be released upon completion of data collection under Phase-III”.

State-wise cooperative societies in the country

Source: Statistical Profile of Indian Cooperative Movement-2018 published by NCUI # The figures of Jammu & Kashmir (UT) included the figures of Ladakh (UT)