The country will get its first university dedicated to creating skilled and effective manpower for the co-operative sector, Union Minister for Home Affairs and Cooperation Amit Shah said on Saturday. Shah made the announcement during the second Laxmanrao Inamdar Memorial lecture at the Sir Cowasjee Jehangir Convocation Hall, Mumbai University in Fort.

“The co-operative sector will never be irrelevant,” said Shah, adding, “The Centre is coming up with various initiatives in the sector. This is apt for our country where we are working to catch up with the economy and generate employment.”