“Primary Cooperative Societies: A Catalyst for Rural Socio-economic Development in Chhattisgarh”

Author(s)	Mrs. DASPREET KAUR, Prof. Dr. SHANTANU PAUL
Country	India
Abstract	Primary cooperative societies merged as a key catalyst for promoting financial inclusion, strengthening local communities and encouraging sustainable growth in rural areas through minor forest products. By offering essential services like finance, savings, agricultural inputs, marketing assistance and capacity-building programs, these grassroots organizations empower marginalized rural communities have access to opportunities and resources. They improve social cohesiveness and lessen economic inequality through shared ownership and communal decision-making. Additionally, primary cooperatives help small-scale businesses and enhance livelihoods by facilitating rural entrepreneurship. They serve as accelerators for inclusive and comprehensive rural development by tackling issues like unemployment, poverty, and poor infrastructural access. This paper examines the revolutionary role of primary cooperative societies in emphasizing comprehensive socioeconomic development in rural communities.
Keywords	Keywords: Rural Development, Socio-economic impact, Primary Co-operative Societies, Chhattisgarh
Field	Mathematics > Economy / Commerce
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On	2025-08-26
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.54370
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9z274

About IJFMR Fees & Payment Current Issue Publication Archive	Submit Research Paper Track Submission Status Publication Guidelines Publication Ethics Peer Review & Plagiarism	Join as a Reviewer Editors & Reviewers Reviewer Referral Program Get Reviewer Membership Certi.	Website/Journal Policies Usage Policy Content Policies Privacy Policy

Contact Us		+91-9687-828-838	editor@ijfmr.com

International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research