Union Home Minister Amit Shah announces a package of measures aimed at strengthening India’s cooperative movement. Multiple reports say he unveils plans for a new cooperative life insurance company, presented as part of efforts to expand cooperative sector participation and services. In addition to the insurance initiative, Shah also points to related expansion plans for the “Bharat Taxi” programme and other sector support measures. Alongside these initiatives, the reports note an emphasis on digital reforms, indicating that authorities intend to modernize cooperative systems through technology-driven processes. The coverage frames the announcements as part of a broader push to reinforce cooperative institutions and improve their capacity to serve members. While the specific operational details are not fully laid out in the provided excerpts, the common elements across outlets are the creation of a cooperative life insurance company, cooperative sector support through additional initiatives such as Bharat Taxi expansion, and a focus on digital reforms as an implementation lever. The announcements are attributed to Shah in his role as a senior union minister and are discussed as steps intended to boost growth and strengthen cooperative activities.