The co-operative movement in India has made its debut in various fields since 1904. The co-operative movement is not only a tool for economic development but also a golden way of social reform. The co-operative movement is expected to involve people from all walks of life. The co-operative movement is expected to involve people from all walks of life. The participation of women in the co-operative movement is as important as that of men but the participation of women in the co-operative movement was negligible.