Odisha to strengthen grassroots services through cooperative institutions
Bhubaneswar, Nov 17 (UNI) A revolutionary change is on the horizon for Odisha’s cooperative sector, with cooperative institutions set to provide a full range of services at the grassroots level, said State Cooperative Minister Pradip Bala Samant.
Speaking at a discussion and feedback program on the Odisha State Cooperative Policy 2025 held on Monday, Samant said that cooperative institutions in the state will become self-reliant and serve as the primary engines of progress at the grassroots level.
The minister added that the Odisha government is preparing the Odisha State Cooperative Policy 2025 to strengthen and modernise the cooperative sector.
Once the National Cooperative Policy is released, Odisha will unveil its own state-specific policy based on cooperative reforms.
The new policy aims to transform cooperative institutions into long-term, self-reliant organisations equipped with modern technology and focused on citizen-centric services.
It will adopt a “One-Stop Shop” approach, ensuring that essential services are accessible to people at the grassroots level, according to the Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Cooperative Department.
Disha’s cooperative institutions have already made significant contributions in areas such as agriculture-based services, credit provision, and livelihood support.
The upcoming policy will make these institutions financially self-reliant and further enhance the cooperative movement in a more active and digital manner.
The initiative is expected to support the vision of a developed India by 2047 and reinforce the state government’s commitment to self-reliance.
Additionally, the policy will focus on computerisation, automation, and modern technology applications to improve the skills of cooperative members and strengthen supervision of cooperative societies.
The reforms will also emphasise professional management, with active participation from youth and women, ensuring inclusive and sustainable development.
