Who is the father of modern cooperative movement?

Robert Owen (1771–1858) is the father of the modern cooperative movement. He is from Wales. He was a social reformer, textile manufacturer, and philanthropist. You can read about the List of Co-operative Banks in India in the given link.

Further readings:

1. List of Cooperatives in India
2. Topic-Wise GS 3 Questions for UPSC Mains