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Cooperative Governance in Assam: Applying the Four Pillars Framework to the GPSS/PACS Movement

Dr Pranab Baishya1
1 Faculty, ICM, Guwahati, Assam, India.

Published Online: September-October 2026

Pages: 317-321

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1. Assam PCS Notes. (2024). Cooperative sector in Assam. https://assam.pscnotes.com/assam-economy/cooperative-sector-in-assam/
2. Government of Assam. (2007). Assam Co-operative Societies Act, 2007. Cooperation Department, Government of Assam.
3. Indian Cooperative. (2026, March 9). PACS central driver of rural development in Assam: CM office. https://www.indiancooperative.com/featured/pacs-central-driver-of-rural-development-in-assam-cm-office/
4. International Cooperative Alliance. (n.d.). Cooperative identity, values & principles. https://ica.coop/en/cooperatives/cooperative-identity
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9. Sentinel Assam. (2025, June 25). NABARD reviews PACS computerization progress in Nagaon district. https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/assam-news/nabard-reviews-pacs-computerization-progress-in-nagaon-district
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