West Bengal commits to cooperative development under 100-day roadmap
The State Cooperative Development Committee reviewed progress on strengthening grassroots institutions and implementing central government schemes during a meeting in Howrah.
The State Cooperative Development Committee met at Nabanna, Howrah, on 30 October 2026 to review the progress of cooperative development in West Bengal, according to the Indian Cooperative.
The meeting was chaired by West Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Aggarwal. Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani, Secretary of the Ministry of Cooperation, attended alongside Additional Secretary Siddharth Jain and other senior officials.
Discussions focused on implementing Government of India schemes, creating new Multipurpose PACS, and establishing dairy and fisheries cooperative societies. The committee also discussed strengthening cooperative banks and making Primary Cooperative Societies economically vibrant.
Dr. Bhutani noted the state's positive progress regarding the creation of new milk cooperatives. Chief Secretary Aggarwal encouraged officials to use successful methods from other parts of the country to speed up development.
The state has reported significant progress within 75 days of starting its 100-day roadmap to strengthen the cooperative movement.