Co-operative movement in the Union territory of Puducherry gained momentum since 1960s. There were 143 societies in 1961-62 which has increased to 441 in 2022-23. On the other hand, the membership rose from 2.67 lakhs to 7.38 lakhs during the same period. All types of societies are present in this Union territory. They include apex co-operative bank, apex land development bank, primary agricultural credit societies, employees co-operative credit societies, fishermen co-operative societies, weavers co-operative societies, industrial co-operative societies, consumer co-operative societies, housing co-operative societies, labour contract co-operative societies, co-operative societies for artisans, students’ co-operative societies, co-operative printing press. This list is long and varied.