New Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday took charge as the Cooperation Minister and pledged to promote the cooperative sector by effectively implementing policies at the grassroots level.
Shah, a two-time MP from Gujarat and a close confidant of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has held the cooperation portfolio since July 2021, when the new cooperation ministry was set up.
Underlining his commitment towards the development of the sector, Shah said, "We had laid the foundation for the development of the cooperative sector in the last tenure. We will focus on taking the policies to the grassroots level in the next five years."
Shah informed that the ministry is ready to begin the implementation of the 100-day development plan for the cooperative sector.As Union Minister for Cooperation in the second term of the Modi government, he played a key role in shaping key policies, including amendments to the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, model bylaws for Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and establishment of . Three multi-state cooperative societies to promote exports, seeds and organic products.
Highlighting the ministry's priorities, he said, "We have worked at the policy-level; the focus will be on taking it to the grassroots level."
59-year-old Shah, elected from Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat, is known for his astute approach.
His tenure has been marked by active decision-making and commitment to strengthening the cooperative movement in the country, realizing the vision of "Sahakar Se Samriddhi" (Prosperity through Co-operation).Shah, considered the second most influential person in the country after Prime Minister Modi and a dedicated supporter of the saffron ideology, emerged as the BJP's master strategist when the party's alliance under his leadership as party general secretary won 73 seats from Uttar Pradesh in 2014. Did. ,
Known for his political acumen and strategic acumen, Shah has played a key role in the phenomenal growth of the saffron party.
With the appointment as Cooperative Minister, he is expected to take forward the development of the cooperative sector by leveraging his organizational skills and commitment to the ideological principles of the BJP.
Shah, a two-time MP from Gujarat and a close confidant of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has held the cooperation portfolio since July 2021, when the new cooperation ministry was set up.
Underlining his commitment towards the development of the sector, Shah said, "We had laid the foundation for the development of the cooperative sector in the last tenure. We will focus on taking the policies to the grassroots level in the next five years."
Shah informed that the ministry is ready to begin the implementation of the 100-day development plan for the cooperative sector.As Union Minister for Cooperation in the second term of the Modi government, he played a key role in shaping key policies, including amendments to the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, model bylaws for Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and establishment of . Three multi-state cooperative societies to promote exports, seeds and organic products.
Highlighting the ministry's priorities, he said, "We have worked at the policy-level; the focus will be on taking it to the grassroots level."
59-year-old Shah, elected from Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat, is known for his astute approach.
His tenure has been marked by active decision-making and commitment to strengthening the cooperative movement in the country, realizing the vision of "Sahakar Se Samriddhi" (Prosperity through Co-operation).Shah, considered the second most influential person in the country after Prime Minister Modi and a dedicated supporter of the saffron ideology, emerged as the BJP's master strategist when the party's alliance under his leadership as party general secretary won 73 seats from Uttar Pradesh in 2014. Did. ,
Known for his political acumen and strategic acumen, Shah has played a key role in the phenomenal growth of the saffron party.
With the appointment as Cooperative Minister, he is expected to take forward the development of the cooperative sector by leveraging his organizational skills and commitment to the ideological principles of the BJP.
