Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Co-operative
(Co-operative, Division)
Miss Neha Shilpi Tirkey
Minister of Agriculture
Animal Husbundary & Co-operation
Minister of Agriculture
Notification
Ms. Shilpi Neha Tirkey
Hon’ble Minister of Animal Husbandry & Co operative, Jharkhand
Mr. Aboobacker Siddique
Secretary, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Co operative Department, Ranchi
Mr. Shashi Ranjan
Registrar, Co operative Societies, Jharkhand, Ranchi
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Cooperative Society Types
Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS)
PACS
Provides credit facilities to farmers at grassroots level.
Urban Cooperative Bank (UCB)
Urban Cooperative Bank
Banking services for urban areas supporting small businesses.
Dairy Cooperative
Dairy Cooperative
Manages milk production and processing for dairy farmers.
Fishery Cooperative
Fishery Cooperative
Supports fishing communities with sustainable practices.
Sugar Mills Cooperative
Sugar Mills
Manages sugar cane processing for farmers collectively.
Handloom Textile & Weavers Cooperative
Handloom & Weavers
Supports traditional weavers with resources and market access.
Handicraft Cooperative
Handicraft Cooperative
Promotes traditional handicrafts preserving cultural heritage.
Women Welfare Cooperative Society
Women Welfare Society
Empowers women through financial inclusion and entrepreneurship.
Multipurpose Cooperative
Multipurpose Cooperative
One-stop solution for credit, marketing and consumer goods.
Credit & Thrift Society
Credit & Thrift Society
Encourages savings and provides affordable credit to members.
Farmers Service Societies (FSS)
Farmers Service Societies
Provides agricultural inputs and technical support to farmers.
Large Area Multipurpose Society (LAMPS)
LAMPS
Comprehensive cooperative services for large geographical areas.
Miscellaneous Non Credit
Miscellaneous Non Credit
Various non-financial services to cooperative members.
Agro Processing / Industrial Cooperative
Agro Processing
Food processing and value addition for farm produce.
Credit Cooperative Society
Miscellaneous Credit
Diverse credit services for various cooperative needs.
Housing Cooperative Society
Housing Cooperative
Affordable housing through collective financing.
Labour Cooperative
Labour Cooperative
Protects workers' rights and ensures fair wages.
Livestock & Poultry Cooperative
Livestock & Poultry
Supports animal husbandry and poultry farming.
Transport Cooperative
Transport Cooperative
Manages transportation services collectively.
Agriculture & Allied Cooperative
Agriculture & Allied
Comprehensive support for agriculture and horticulture.
Bee Farming Cooperative
Bee Farming
Promotes beekeeping and quality honey production.
Consumer Cooperative
Consumer Cooperative
Quality goods at fair prices for consumers.
Marketing Cooperative Society
Marketing Cooperative
Helps market products at better prices collectively.
Educational & Training Cooperatives
Educational & Training
Educational services and skill training programs.
Jute and Coir Cooperative
Jute and Coir
Fiber processing and product manufacturing.
Sericulture Cooperative
Sericulture
Manages silk production from silkworms to processing.
Social Welfare & Cultural Cooperative
Social Welfare & Cultural
Promotes welfare activities and cultural preservation.
Tourism Cooperative
Tourism Cooperative
Manages sustainable tourism benefiting communities.
Tribal-SC/ST Cooperative
Tribal-SC/ST
Empowers tribal and marginalized communities.
Humara India Credit Cooperative Society Limited
Humara India
Financial services fostering economic growth across India.
Office Type
Office Type
Administrative and office management services.
JHARKHAND at a Glance
A Land of Heritage, Minerals & Community Strength
Formed on 15th November 2000, Jharkhand is rich in minerals, forests, and tribal heritage.With Ranchi as its capital, the state spans over 79,000 sq. km and comprises 24 districts.Home to diverse tribes like Santhal, Munda, and Ho, it has nearly 29% forest cover and isa major contributor to India’s mineral output. Agriculture, handicrafts, and forest produceform the backbone of rural livelihoods, while the cooperative sector plays a key role inempowering communities and promoting inclusive development.
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Historic Church Society (Founded 1907)
Established during British colonial rule, this Church Society has served Jharkhand for over 115 years, evolving from a missionary outpost into a vibrant community hub.
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Living Legacy of Faith & Service
Recognized as part of Jharkhand’s ‘Living Legacy,’ it runs schools, healthcare initiatives, and preserves tribal-Christian heritage while maintaining its original Gothic-era church building and mission of social upliftment.
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Organic & healthy fresh food provider
| District Name | No. of Societies | % Societies | No. of Members | % Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 25822 | 100% | 16137872 | 100% |
Jharkhand
About Jharkhand
Co-operative Movement & Rural Development
The Co-operative movement in India was initiated primarily to addressthe challenges of rural credit and agricultural financing. In Jharkhand,the movement began with the registration and organization of RuralAgricultural Credit Co-operative Societies following the enactmentof the Co-operative Societies Act of 1904.
Since its inception, the co-operative sector has played a vital rolein strengthening rural economies, empowering farmers, and promotingfinancial inclusion across the state. It continues to serve as acornerstone for community-based development and sustainable growth.
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Functional Status of Cooperatives
| JHARKHAND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural | Urban | Total | |
| Functional | 7285 | 478 | 7763 |
| Non Functional/Dormant | 2788 | 1157 | 3945 |
| Under Liquidation | 187 | 1 | 188 |
| Total Societies | 10260 | 1636 | 11896 |
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Sector Wise Cooperatives In - JHARKHAND
| Cooperative Sector Name | No of Societies | % Societies |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 25822 | 100% |
Top 5 Sector In JHARKHAND
