The Central Home and Co‑operatives Minister, Mr. Amit Shah, formally opened a public exhibition in Siliguri, West Bengal, where he presented three new pieces of legislation that the central government has passed to reinforce cooperative structures and enhance regional security. The event, attended by state officials, local cooperative leaders, and community representatives, aimed to provide a transparent overview of the laws’ provisions and to encourage stakeholder engagement in their implementation. Mr. Shah highlighted the exhibition as a platform for dialogue between the central ministry and the West Bengal administration, stressing the importance of collaborative governance in the region’s rapidly developing economy.

The three laws focus on distinct but interrelated areas: (1) the Cooperative Societies (Regulation and