Steno General Dictation No. 484

Sir, cooperative movement is an alternative to capitalist economy as well as socialist economy. It is very important, and this being a poor man's economy, it can be very, very useful in creating inclusive society about which we have been talking for a very long time. Sir, this has played a great role in Maharashtra, at least. It has brought revolutionary changes in the economy. In the milk sector, in sugar industry and various other walks of life also cooperative societies have played a great role. Therefore, it has to be revived.