India cooperatives: Amit Shah announces cooperative life insurer, Bharat Taxi expansion

India cooperatives: Amit Shah announces cooperative life insurer, Bharat Taxi expansion

Union Minister Amit Shah said a cooperative life insurance company will be established to broaden cooperative business activity, while Bharat Taxi is set to expand to 500 cities within two years. Speaking at the Ministry of Cooperation’s fifth Foundation Day, he also urged corruption-free professional appointments to strengthen trust in India’s cooperative ecosystem. Business Updated:…

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Unions should form cooperatives that own and run units in the informal sector

Unions should form cooperatives that own and run units in the informal sector

Less than a fortnight ago, GoI launched Bharat Taxi, a cooperative of drivers to compete with mobility platforms like Uber and Ola. Why does it not occur to our trade unions to organise workers into cooperatives, instead of letting government take the initiative? Government intervention in co-ops is the route for bureaucratic and political capture….

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Amul To IFFCO: Eight Cooperatives That Support Bharat Taxi Service | India News

Amul To IFFCO: Eight Cooperatives That Support Bharat Taxi Service | India News

Last Updated:February 05, 2026, 12:27 IST Bharat Taxi operates on a zero-commission and surge-free pricing model with direct profit distribution to drivers. AI-generated image used for representative purposes India’s first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, Bharat Taxi, will be launched today after a successful two-month pilot operation. Backed by eight top cooperative organisations, Bharat Taxi operates on…

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Cooperatives: Driving India's Economic Transformation

Cooperatives: Driving India’s Economic Transformation

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav highlighted the indispensable role of the cooperative sector in fostering economic growth and democratic empowerment during a recent address. He emphasized the significance of financial literacy and data-based governance in propelling India’s development. Minister Yadav, currently overseeing the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, called for expedited audits and…

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Shah stresses role of cooperatives in sustainable agriculture

Shah stresses role of cooperatives in sustainable agriculture

PANCHKULA: Union Home and Cooperation minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday that Haryana is scripting new chapters of farmers’ prosperity with effective integration of agriculture, animal husbandry, and the cooperative movement. Addressing a national cooperative conference organised by Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO) on the theme “Role of Cooperation in Sustainable Agriculture” in Panchkula, he…

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