Cooperative Societies Being given priority in New Areas
Cooperatives Are Powerful Means to Make Youth Self-Reliant
Youth Introduced to the Core Principles of Cooperation
Strong Self-Confidence is a must For Success
Transparent System in Place for Cooperatives—New Societies Being Registered Within 30 Days
Women Running Safari Operations in Satpura Tiger Reserve Through Cooperative Societies
CM Interacted With Youth On International Day of Cooperatives
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah, the cooperative sector in Madhya Pradesh is exploring new avenues. Cooperative societies will be given priority in new initiatives across various fields, including dairy production and industrial development. He emphasized that cooperation not only unites society but also helps youth unemployment. government jobs address. The state government is committed to promoting self-employment and self-reliance among the youth, and the year 2025 is being observed as the “Year of Employment and Industry”.
CM Dr. Yadav observed that implementation of three new criminal laws, under PM Modi’s leadership, justice delivery has been improved. He said that the fundamental rights of citizens are enshrined in the Constitution, and in this spirit, self-reliance and mutual participation of individuals are incorporated in the concept of cooperation. The government has ensured complete transparency in cooperative operations, with new societies now being registered within 30 days. The Chief Minister was addressing the “Cooperative Youth Dialogue” program organised at Samanvay Bhawan on the occasion of International Day of Cooperatives by the Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Union and Apex Bank Training College.
CM Dr. Yadav hoisted the cooperative flag and inaugurated the event by Deep-Prajjwalan. Additional Chief Secretary Shri Ashok Varnwal was also present in event. Guests were welcomed with saplings. During the event, CM Dr. Yadav interacted with college students and responded to their queries. As a symbolic gesture, he handed over a sewing machine toolkit to one of the 30 women who had started businesses through cooperatives.
Gujarat’s Amul Inspired the Cooperative Movement: CM Dr. Yadav
CM Dr. Yadav recalled that after independence, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel initiated the cooperative movement in Gujarat by establishing Amul, which connected thousands of people to dairy production and helped eliminate unemployment. The state government is committed to increasing milk production. Madhya Pradesh ranks third in the country and aims to rise to the top. The goal is to increase the state’s contribution to national milk production from 9% to 20%, with a major role played by the cooperative sector.
CM Shares Key Mantras with Youth
CM Dr. Yadav shared key mantras for youth associated with the cooperative sector, stating that when starting any new work, it is essential to have strong self-confidence. Youth should gain experience in the field they wish to work in and explore how cooperatives can support that work. The leader of a cooperative society must first have complete knowledge themselves and then educate their peers.
Government Committed to Advancing Youth in All Sectors
CM Dr. Yadav added that the real test of youth begins after completing college education. The state government is working to empower youth in every field. Madhya Pradesh is rich in forest and water resources, and the government is committed to promoting industrialization. The state aims to equip youth with resources so they can lead the state forward. Dialogues are being held with youth across platforms to prepare them for future leadership. Under PM Modi’s vision, India will become a developed nation by 2047, and through cooperation and Indian philosophy, we pray for everyone’s welfare.
Cooperation: A Means to Unite Society and Increase Income
Cooperation, Sports, and Youth Welfare Minister Shri Vishwas Kailash Sarang stated that on this International Day of Cooperatives, we celebrate the transformative changes brought under the leadership of PM Modi. A separate Ministry of Cooperation was established and entrusted to Union Minister Shri Amit Shah. India has a history where wherever there are people, there is cooperation. True national unity comes from coordination among individuals. Cooperation is not just a way to increase income—it is a step toward uniting the nation and society. We must integrate cooperative into our daily lives as we strive for a developed India by 2047.
Students’ Curiosities Addressed by CM
During the Youth Dialogue program, students asked several questions. Responding to a student’s query about the cooperative registration process and government procedures, CM Dr. Yadav reiterated that a transparent system is now in place and registration of new societies is completed within 30 days. Another student suggested including cooperative-related topics in the school curriculum. Dr. Yadav said that while it is difficult to include every subject in textbooks, people should voluntarily take initiative toward cooperation. There are no restrictions of education or income for joining a cooperative—everyone is welcome.
Sangeeta Solanki Introduced as Woman Driving Safari Jeep in Tiger Reserve
Highlighting innovations in the cooperative sector, CM Dr. Yadav mentioned that under the Cooperative Public Partnership (CPPP) model, women-led societies are operating safaris in the Satpura Tiger Reserve. He introduced Sangeeta Solanki, who drives a gypsy safari in the Madhai region. Sangeeta shared that she safely guides tourists through the tiger-rich forest area and earns around Rs. 14,000 per month. Dr. Yadav cited the the story “Panch Parmeshwar” by Premchand to underscore the values of transparency, clarity, and justice in managing cooperative societies.
