Minister Javid Dar introduces amendment bill for J&K Cooperative Societies Act

The Autumn Session of 2026 of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly saw the introduction of a new legislative proposal. Minister Javid Dar, responsible for cooperative affairs, tabled a bill that seeks to amend the existing J&K Cooperative Societies Act. The amendment seeks to update provisions governing cooperative societies in the state, though specific changes have not been disclosed publicly. The bill will now be referred to the relevant committee for detailed scrutiny before being debated on the floor of the assembly. Stakeholders are expected to submit their observations during the consultation phase as the legislative process moves forward.