Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi affirmed the state government's commitment to developing the cooperative sector, calling it the backbone of the rural economy. Speaking at the Karnataka Rajya Souharda Samyukta Sahakari Federation's silver jubilee, he emphasized formulating policies in consultation with cooperatives and resolving issues by meeting with the Chief Minister. Jarkiholi highlighted the sector's invaluable contribution to the economy, its expansion into multi-service centers, and its increasing profitability and diverse services beyond cash and credit.