The Co-operative Department of Uttarakhand plays a vital role in strengthening the cooperative movement across the state by promoting democratic, member-driven institutions that support agriculture, rural development, and community welfare. The department oversees the registration, regulation, and functioning of cooperative societies, ensuring transparency, financial discipline, and accountability in their operations. It works to empower farmers, self-help groups, artisans, and rural entrepreneurs by facilitating access to credit, market linkages, training, and modern cooperative practices. Through initiatives in dairy, agriculture, housing, credit societies, and consumer cooperatives, the department contributes significantly to improving livelihoods and fostering inclusive economic growth across Uttarakhand’s diverse hill and plain regions.