New Delhi, Jan 16: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah will inaugurate the new building of the Office of Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies at the World Trade Centre, Naoroji Nagar, New Delhi on Wednesday, 17th January, 2024.
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and guidance of Cooperation Minister, several steps have been taken for strengthening of Office of the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies, after the formation of the Ministry of Cooperation. These include, amendment of the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002 and Rules, launch of ‘Digital Portal’ of Central Registrar’s Office, formation of a ‘Cooperative Election Authority’ to conduct elections of the Multi-State Cooperative Societies on time in a fair and transparent manner and formation of 2 panels of auditors for Multi-State Cooperative Societies. Along with these, initiatives like preparation of template of bye-laws for Multi-State Cooperative Societies, issuance of orders regarding appointment of Cooperative Information Officer in Multi-State Cooperative Societies, creation of CRCS portal for better collection and utilization of funds of CEF (Cooperative Education Fund), creation of the post of ‘Ombudsman’ for redressal of complaints, provision of guidance and assistance to encourage the registration of Multi-State Cooperative Societies and establishment of a separate administrative structure in the office have also been undertaken.
A total of 1625 Multi-State Cooperative Societies are registered in the Country with crores of members associated with them. In order to provide adequate seating space for the officers/officials in office of the Central Registrar, the new building of the Central Registrar’s Office has been constructed. The new office will help in the smooth functioning of the Central Registrar’s Office.
Minister of State for Cooperation, Secretary, M/o Cooperation and Managing Director, NBCC and representatives of Multi-State Cooperative Federations, Multi-State Cooperative Societies and Banks from across the country will also be present during the inauguration program of the new Office building of the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies.
