Context: New ministry of cooperation should enable people to leverage community networks, help deal with challenges thrown up by pandemics.
Evolution of cooperatives in India
Need of cooperatives amid pandemic: Pierre-Noel Giraud has written of the world being divided into “settlers” and “globalists”. Giraud believes that the outcomes of the 21st century will depend on how these two groups adjust to each other. Cooperatives have a significance amid pandemic because of the following –
Conclusion: The new Ministry of Cooperation should not be just about pumping in money. This is the time to design models that help those who help themselves.