Vision of the Department:
Prosperity and equity through Cooperative and self help.
Mission of the Department:
Establishment of a strong and vibrant Cooperative Sector in the state through voluntary formation, democratic functioning and professional management of viable Cooperative Societies as peoples Institution for the economic & social betterment.
Mandate of the Department:
To facilitate conducive atmosphere for voluntary formation, democratic functioning, self reliance and professional management of the Cooperative Societies.
Acts Being Governed:
- The Assam Cooperative Societies Act, 2007 (Act IV of 2012)
- Assam Rajiv Gandhi University of Cooperative Management Act, 2010
- Warehousing Corporation Act, 1962
- The Assam Cooperative Land Mortgage Bank Act, 1960.
- The Assam Money Lenders Act, 1934
8 Principles of Cooperation:
- Voluntary and Open Membership
- Democratic Member Control
- Members' Economic Participation
- Autonomy and Independence
- Education Training and Information
- Cooperation amongst Cooperative Societies
- Concern for Community
- Professional Management
