Q.3) Examine the significance of cooperatives in the agriculture sector in India. What are the challenges facing the sector? What would be the role played by recently created Ministry of Cooperation in this regard. (15 Marks)

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https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/new-ministry-of-cooperation-must-help-those-who-help-themselves-7399882/
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/explained-why-modi-govt-created-a-new-ministry-of-cooperation-what-will-it-do-1825645-2021-07-08
In the intro, give brief information about cooperatives.
In the body, discuss the important role played by cooperatives and success stories such as Amul and sugar mills in Maharashtra.
In the challenges mention corruption, investment, lack of technical knowledge, governance issues etc.
In the role of ministry mention dealing with these issues with more focus.
Conclude by mentioning the need to address the challenges of the sector to realise its potential.

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13 responses to “Q.3) Examine the significance of cooperatives in the agriculture sector in India. What are the challenges facing the sector? What would be the role played by recently created Ministry of Cooperation in this regard. (15 Marks)”

July 12, 2021

Yamini Khosla

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1. July 18, 2021
  
  Swatantra
  
  Yamini
  
  Good attempt. In the introduction, you can mention articles 19(1)(c) and 43B of the constitution. The first makes formation of cooperatives a fundamental right whereas the second envisages the promotion of cooperative societies.
  
  Points under significance are good. In challenges, mention about the dual control- While the administrative control of the cooperatives are with the states, its banking functions are regulated by Reserve Bank of India under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 . This is one of the important issues. Political interference point can be shortened, in Maharashtra the cooperative institutions have served as schools for development of leadership. The movement has given the state multiple Chief Ministers as well as ministers, many of whom have gone on to make a mark at the national level too.
  Also, you can mention about lack of technical knowledge and investment.
  
  Points under role of new ministry are good, conclusion is also fine. Keep it neat. You can concise some points in significance, for example point no 1 & 2 both talk about profit-sharing. Also no need to take names of current politicians unless asked.
  
  Read some other answers. Keep writing 🙂
July 12, 2021

SUMITA DOWERAH

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1. July 19, 2021
  
  Swatantra
  
  Sumita
  
  Introduction is fine.You can also mention articles 19(1)(c) and 43B of the constitution. The first makes formation of cooperatives a fundamental right whereas the second envisages the promotion of cooperative societies.
  
  In importance, points are good. Role in poverty reduction, employment creation can aslo be mentioned.
  
  In challenges, mention about the dual control- While the administrative control of the cooperatives are with the states, its banking functions are regulated by Reserve Bank of India under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 . This is one of the important issues.Rest of the points are good.
  
  Role of the new ministry and conclusion are fine. No need for much changes.
  
  Read some other answers. Keep writing. 🙂
July 12, 2021

Gauri Shankar Meena

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1. July 19, 2021
  
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  Gauri Shankar
  
  Nice attempt. In introduction you can start by defining cooperatives. After that mention legal basis, mention article 19(1)(c), 43B.
  
  Significance part is fine. You can also mention role in poverty reduction.
  
  In challenges, mention about the dual control- While the administrative control of the cooperatives are with the states, its banking functions are regulated by Reserve Bank of India under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 . Also you can mention about lack of technology and investment.
  
  Mention some points in role of ministry-what it envisages to do-do-provide administrative, legal and policy framework, make it a grassroots movement, improve ease of doing business, improve functioning of multi state cooperative societies. Way forward and conclusion are good.
  
  Keep practicing. 🙂
July 13, 2021

subhashree mallick

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1. July 19, 2021
  
  Swatantra
  
  Subhashree
  
  Start with defining cooperatives. Also you can mention article 19(1) (c) which makes forming cooperatives a fundamental right.
  
  Role of the new ministry can be written after mentioning significance and challenges. Better to go according to the question.
  
  Points are good. In significance you can write about women empowerment also, give examples like Amul, Lijjat Papad etc Also you can mention about financial inclusion, role in rural economy.
  
  In challenges, mention about lack of technology, investment, dual control- banking functions by RBI and administrative functions by state.
  
  Way forward and conclusion is fine.
  
  Read some other answers. Keep writing. 🙂
July 14, 2021

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1. July 19, 2021
  
  Swatantra
  
  Rajlaxmi
  
  Nice attempt. Introduction is good. You can also mention article 19(1) (c) which makes forming cooperatives a fundamental right.
  
  Points under significance are good, you can also mention financial inclusion, providing farmers with inputs like seeds, fertilizers, machinery at reasonable rates etc
  
  In challenges, mention about governance issued, red-tapism, dual control- banking functions by RBI and administrative functions by state.
  
  Way forward and conclusion is fine.
  
  Read some other answers. Keep writing. 🙂
July 14, 2021

Kartikey Singh

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July 19, 2021

Deepali Rajan

Kindly review @swatantra sir
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July 20, 2021

Deepali Rajan

Kindly review @swatantra sir

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