Question

Why was the Swaminathan Committee formed in 1973?

• A. To privatize cooperative societies
• B. To assess existing education and training structures and recommend reforms
• C. To eliminate cooperative education
• D. To merge cooperatives with corporate sectors

Answer 1

Answer:

B. To assess existing education and training structures and recommend reforms

The Swaminathan Committee (1973), formed by the Government of India and NCUI, was tasked with assessing the current cooperative education/training system and recommending reforms to strengthen cooperative development.