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Write a note on the role of co-operatives in providing food and related items.

Answer:

(i) The co-operatives are also playing an important role in food security in India, especially in the Southern and Western parts of the country.   (ii) The cooperative societies set up shops to sell low priced goods to poor people.   (iii) In Delhi, Mother Dairy is making progress in provision of milk and vegetables to the consumers at controlled rates decided by the Government of Delhi.   (iv) Amul is another success story of co-operatives in milk and milk products from Gujarat. It has brought about the white revolution in the country.   (v) These are a few examples of many co-operatives running in different parts of the country ensuring food security of different sections of society.