New Delhi, October 5, 2026: The Ministry of Cooperation reviewed the progress and implementation framework of the ‘Sahakar Van Project’, an initiative aimed at encouraging cooperative institutions to participate in plantation, environmental conservation and related activities.
Dr. Ashish Bhutani, Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation, chaired the review meeting at Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, New Delhi, where officials discussed the practical requirements for taking the project forward at the state level.
A major focus of the meeting was the identification of suitable land and the development of mechanisms for securing land through long-term lease arrangements. The discussions particularly examined implementation possibilities in Rajasthan, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh.
Officials reviewed the arrangements required from state authorities and cooperative institutions to facilitate the availability and long-term use of land for the initiative. The discussions also focused on ensuring effective coordination between different departments and participating organisations.
Senior officials from the Ministry of Cooperation, Forest Departments and Panchayat Departments, along with representatives of partner organisations, participated in the meeting.
The review forms part of the Ministry’s efforts to establish a practical and sustainable framework for the Sahakar Van initiative, with emphasis on land availability, inter-departmental coordination and the long-term participation of cooperative institutions in environmental and plantation activities.