Indian Polity & Governance·Amendments

Operation Flood — Amendments

Updated 5 Mar 2026
AmendmentYearDescriptionImpact
97th Amendment2011Added Article 43B to the Constitution making the promotion of cooperative societies a fundamental duty of the state. This amendment provided constitutional recognition to cooperative societies and mandated their democratic functioning, professional management, and economic viability.Strengthened the constitutional foundation for cooperative development initiated by Operation Flood, ensuring legal protection for cooperative enterprises and promoting their expansion across various sectors beyond dairy development.