A high-level “Manthan” meeting on cooperative reforms

Current Context: The Manthan meeting on cooperative reforms was held on 17 February 2026 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

• It was organised by the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India.
• The meeting was chaired by Union Home & Cooperation Minister Amit Shah.
• The aim was to strengthen the cooperative sector through reforms, digitisation, transparency, and expansion under the vision “Sahkar se Samriddhi”.
• Highlights: Launch of ₹265 crore cooperative projects in Gujarat.
• Roadmap to establish 2 lakh new cooperative societies nationwide.
• Cooperatives were positioned as a key pillar of Viksit Bharat 2047, boosting rural economy and farmer incomes.

Question:

Q.1 The Manthan Meeting on Cooperative Reforms 2026 took place in which state?
a) Gujarat
b) Rajasthan
c) Maharashtra
d) Madhya Pradesh

Answer: a) Gujarat hosted the meeting, reflecting its strong cooperative tradition, especially in sectors like dairy and agriculture.