The Cooperative Department, Government of Bihar, plays a pivotal role in strengthening the cooperative movement across the state by providing robust administrative, legal, and institutional support. Committed to inclusive development and rural transformation, the Department focuses on agriculture and allied sectors, storage infrastructure, digital accessibility, and farm mechanization. Functioning under the leadership of the Hon’ble Minister and guided by the Secretary, the Department operates through the statutory authority of the Registrar of Cooperative Societies, supported by a dedicated administrative framework at both state and district levels. Its core mandate includes the registration, regulation, and supervision of cooperative societies, implementation of state and centrally sponsored schemes, and capacity building of key institutions such as Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), dairy, fisheries, beekeeping units, and VEGFED. It also emphasizes digitization, modernization, and financial transparency to make cooperatives more efficient and citizen-centric.

The Department envisions a vibrant, community-driven cooperative ecosystem that empowers rural communities through participation and shared ownership. With a focus on strengthening grassroots economic structures, it promotes inclusivity, transparency, and technological advancement within the cooperative sector. To achieve this vision, Bihar is implementing a range of initiatives, including procurement systems, the Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana, Mukhyamantri Harit Krishi Sanyantra Yojana, and the Godown Construction Scheme, all aimed at agricultural empowerment and rural infrastructure development. Efforts to enhance efficiency include the computerization of PACS and diversification of services through Common Service Centres, Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendras, Pradhan Mantri Krishak Samriddhi Kendras, and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs). Additionally, Micro-ATMs are being deployed through M-PACS and M-DCS to ensure doorstep delivery of credit and financial services. Guided by the principle of “Cooperation to Prosperity,” Bihar continues to advance towards building a modern, inclusive, and sustainable cooperative framework.