Digital Portal of Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies Launched
- 07 Aug 2023
On 6th August 2023, Union Home Minister inaugurated the digital platform of Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS) in Pune, Maharashtra, emphasizing the role of cooperatives in national development.
Key Points:
- Digital Transformation: The CRCS office, responsible for Multi State Cooperatives, undergoes complete digitization.
- All tasks, including opening new branches, expansion, auditing, and elections, will now be conducted online.
- The digital portal encompasses registration, bylaw amendments, auditing, election monitoring, human resource development, vigilance, and training.
- PM's Vision - "Sahkar Se Samriddhi": Prime Minister’s initiatives have provided housing, electricity, clean water, gas cylinders, sanitation facilities, health insurance, and free food grains to the needy.
- Cooperatives for Prosperity: "Sahakar se Samridhi" signifies uplifting the poor, enabling them to contribute to economic growth through cooperatives.
- Benefits for Multi-State Cooperatives: The newly launched portal aids 1555 multi-state cooperative societies, with Maharashtra hosting 42% of them.
- Modernization and Accountability: The minster stressed the importance of modernity, transparency, and accountability for the cooperative movement's advancement. A transparent system connects millions and bolsters acceptance.
- Legislative Amendments: The recently amended Multistate Cooperative Societies Act introduces electoral reforms, financial discipline, ease of business, and more.
- The Act enhances cooperative governance, transparency, and accountability, fostering young talent's participation.
