Cooperative Societies in Indian Constitution
Q. Constitution of India mentions ‘Cooperative Societies’ in
1) Directive Principles of State Policy
2) 7th Schedule
3) Local Governments (Panchayats and Municipalities)- Published on 11 Jul 16a. 1, 2
b. 1, 3
c. 2, 3
d. All of the above
ANSWER: 1, 2
- Cooperatives find explicit mention in two places in our Constitution.
- First, as part of Article 43 as a Directive Principle which enjoins the State to promote cottage industry through individual or cooperative basis in rural areas and second, in schedule 7 as entries 43 and 44 in the Union list and as entry 32 in the State list.
- Cooperative Societies have been recognized as Constitutional Entities.
