Section 2(14) in Mizoram Cooperative Societies Act, 2006
(14)"Co-operative" means a self-reliant, self-help, mutual-aid, autonomous, voluntary, democratic, business enterprise registered or deemed to have be registered under this Act, which is jointly owned, managed and controlled by its members, who may be individuals or co-operatives, for the purpose of fulfilling or meeting their economic and social betterment, through the financially gainful provision of core services which fulfill the common need felt by all members.
