Union Minister Amit Shah Launches 'Sahkar' Taxi Service & Cooperative University
| Key Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Event/Announcement | Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah announced the launch of 'Sahkar' taxi service. |
| Context | Announced during discussion on Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2023. |
| Model | Cooperative framework modeled on Ola and Uber, ensuring profit-sharing among drivers. |
| Objective | Empower drivers by making them stakeholders, addressing unfair pricing by private platforms. |
| Mission | Aligns with 'Sahkar se Samriddhi' (Prosperity through Cooperation) initiative. |
| Key Features | - Driver-Owned Model: Profit-sharing among drivers. |
| - Transparent Pricing: Addresses discriminatory pricing concerns. | |
| - Government Support: Backed by Ministry of Cooperation. | |
| - Pilot Launch: Expected in select cities before national rollout. | |
| Reason for Announcement | Increasing scrutiny of Ola and Uber over allegations of discriminatory pricing. |
| Associated Legislation | Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2023: Provisions for National Cooperative University. |
| National Cooperative University | - Focus: Education, diplomas, and certifications in cooperative management. |
| - Objective: Train professionals in cooperative governance and financial management. | |
| - Benefit: Strengthen cooperative sector for farmers, workers, and small entrepreneurs. | |
| Next Steps | - Pilot Phase: In key metropolitan cities. |
| - Full-Scale Rollout: Part of 'Sahkar se Samriddhi' mission. | |
| - Incentives: Potential incentives for drivers to join the cooperative. |