When did the Central Government establish a separate 'Ministry of Cooperation' with the vision of "Sahkar se Samriddhi"?
A.2014
B.2016
C.2018
D.2021✓ Correct
Explanation
The Ministry of Cooperation was established by the Central Government on 6 July 2021 with the vision of "Sahkar se Samriddhi" (Prosperity through Cooperation). It was carved out of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to provide a separate administrative, legal and policy framework for strengthening the cooperative movement in the country. Shri Amit Shah was appointed as the first Union Minister of Cooperation. Hence, 2021 is the correct answer.
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