Cooperative Institutions have undoubtedly a significant role to play in bringing about sustainable development and giving fillip to the growth of the economy. This calls for strengthening of Cooperative Movement across the Jammu and Kashmir besides concerted efforts for revamp and rejuvenation of Cooperative institutions.

The Cooperative Department is striving to utilise the available opportunities for growth and development of Cooperative sector and in this direction various steps have already been taken and many are in offing. The first and foremost objective of the Department is to create awareness amongst the people that the Cooperative Sector has a vast potential to provide employment opportunities to the youth through conducting gainful commercial activities. To begin with, the Department has taken up the Cooperative Super Bazars for modernization so that these institutions come up on the lines of modern Shopping Malls.

The Department is reinforcing its efforts to build a healthy network of Cooperative Societies and Cooperatives to cater to the requirement of the general public. This vital sector of the economy is rejuvenating itself with the support of the Government and the officers are feeling motivated to take the Cooperatives to new heights. The Government is also committed to ensure a healthy Cooperative system and provide necessary support so that the vision of a vibrant Cooperative Movement is fulfilled.