Co-operatives, says Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) Dinesh Vasu Dash, remain one of the oldest forms of community mutual help, built on trust, teamwork and mutual support. At their core is a simple idea: that people can achieve more when they come together around a shared purpose. This “We-first” spirit, he adds, is what sets co-operatives apart, where success is measured not just by financial returns, but by the positive impact created for members and the wider community. 

Read our exclusive interview with Mr Dinesh here.