Dr Ashish Kumar Bhutani, Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation, launches the book Cooperative Management: The Indian Perspectives (Nurturing Cooperation through Cooperatives), authored by Dr K K Tripathy, Harekrishna Misra, and Sagar Kisan Wadekar, on July 27, 2026 at Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, New Delhi.

Satish Marathe, Dr. Shaji K V, D.N. Thakur and other distinguished dignitaries were also present.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Bhutani described the book as a comprehensive reflection on India’s cooperative movement and its future potential. He emphasised that cooperation is a key pillar of an inclusive, self-reliant and Viksit Bharat, driven by digital transformation, modernised PACS, stronger cooperative institutions and technology-led innovation.

He further called for expanding multipurpose cooperatives, enhancing the participation of youth, women and marginalised communities, and strengthening collaboration among Cooperative Institutions, FPOs and SHGs. Reaffirming the vision of ‘Sahkar Se Samriddhi’, he said cooperation is a cornerstone of Viksit Bharat @ 2047, guided by the principle: “Help ourselves and help one another.”