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The Ministry of Cooperation has introduced a new statutory audit reporting framework for Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) to strengthen transparency, accountability and financial governance. The Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2026 (MSCARO, 2026) aims to standardise audit reporting and enable earlier identification of financial irregularities and governance risks. Announced on October 14, the framework seeks to improve regulatory supervision by combining structured disclosures with technology-enabled monitoring through the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS) portal. Standardised Audits to Improve Financial Oversight The new framework builds on the provisions of the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Act, 2023, which empowered the…

A decisive electoral victory at Maharashtra’s Someshwar Cooperative Sugar Factory has strengthened Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar’s position in the state’s cooperative sector. The panel backed by her Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) faction won all 21 seats in the factory’s board election, defeating a rival group led by incumbent chairman Purushottam Jagtap and a separate panel associated with the Sharad Pawar-led NCP faction. Rebellion fails to dent the ruling panel’s lead The election witnessed a three-way contest involving the panel backed by Sunetra Pawar, the Someshwar Shetkari Vikas Panel led by Yugendra Pawar and the rebel group headed by Jagtap,…

The Tamil Nadu government has constituted a special committee to examine the feasibility of establishing a separate District Central Cooperative Bank (DCCB) in Tiruppur, bringing a long-standing demand for an independent district-level cooperative banking institution back into focus. According to news reports, Registrar of Cooperative Societies G Latha constituted the committee, chaired by retired IAS officer Jatindra Nath Swain. P Loganathan, Managing Director of Tamil Nadu Urban Cooperative Banks, has been appointed its coordinator. The committee includes senior officials from the existing DCCBs in Coimbatore and Erode, the Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank and the cooperative department’s regional offices.…

Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) play an important role in Uttar Pradesh’s cooperative banking ecosystem by providing banking services to individuals, traders, small businesses and urban households. Operating on the principles of member participation and cooperative ownership, these institutions support savings mobilisation, credit access and local economic activity. Their services can include savings and fixed deposits, business loans, personal finance and digital banking, depending on each bank’s operations. This page presents the Top 10 Urban Cooperative Banks in Uttar Pradesh. Top 10 Urban Cooperative Banks (UCB) in Uttar Pradesh Serial No.Name of the Urban Cooperative BankDate of EstablishmentAddress1Urban Cooperative Bank Ltd.,…

Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) are a vital link between farmers and the cooperative credit system, helping rural communities access agricultural finance and essential services. In Uttar Pradesh, these grassroots institutions support farmers through crop loans, agricultural inputs, procurement, storage and other services, depending on their facilities and operations. As cooperatives expand beyond traditional lending, PACS also have opportunities to strengthen local supply chains and improve farmers’ access to markets. This page features the Top 10 PACS in Uttar Pradesh. Top 10 PACS in Uttar Pradesh Serial No.Name of the PACSDate of EstablishmentAddress1BPACS Shivlar1 July 1972Block/ULB: Gosaiganj; Shivlar, Gosaiganj, Lucknow,…

Multipurpose cooperatives bring different community needs under one cooperative framework, enabling members to organise economic activities and access services suited to their local requirements. In Uttar Pradesh, these societies form part of a diverse cooperative network spanning rural and urban communities. Depending on their registered objectives and activities, they may support agriculture, input supply, marketing or other member-focused services. Top 10 Multipurpose Cooperatives in Uttar Pradesh Serial No.Name of the SocietyDate of EstablishmentAddress1Kekrahi Sahkari Sangh Limited27 May 1948Kekrahi, Karma Block, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh – 2312162Sahakari Sangh Kadipur6 January 1954Kadi Pur Khurd, Kasimabad Block, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh – 2332223Sahakari Sangh Surwat27…

From handspun khadi and traditional textiles to village-made products, rural industries connect local skills with markets and livelihoods. In Uttar Pradesh, the khadi and gram udyog sector is supported by institutions working to promote production, skills, product development and marketing. Cooperative initiatives can help artisans and producers organise their efforts and strengthen collective enterprise. SahkarNet’s Top 10 Khadi & Gram Udyog Cooperatives in Uttar Pradesh introduces readers to selected societies in this space Top 10 Khadi & Gram Udyog Cooperatives in Uttar Pradesh Serial No.Name of the Khadi & Gram Udyog CooperativeDate of EstablishmentAddress1Charmkala Audhyogik Utpadan Sahkari Samiti Ltd., Kapera…

Housing cooperatives offer a collective method of homeownership, bringing people together to develop residential properties, share responsibilities and build well-planned communities. In Uttar Pradesh, where cities are expanding and demand for organised housing continues to grow, these societies can help members pursue housing solutions through collective ownership and cooperative management. The Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Department’s official portal provides information on registered cooperative societies and supports the growth of housing cooperatives in the state. Top 10 Housing Cooperative Society (HCS) in Uttar Pradesh Serial No.Name of the Housing CooperativeDate of EstablishmentAddress1Pandey Sahkari Avas Samiti Ltd., Agra24 April 198045 Janta Colony, Sahganj,…

Uttar Pradesh’s handloom tradition brings together generations of weaving skills, distinctive textile designs and the livelihoods of artisan communities. From Banarasi textiles to other regional weaving traditions, the sector links local craftsmanship with wider markets. Cooperative societies can help weavers organise collectively, access support and strengthen the marketing of their products. SahkarNet’s Top 10 Handloom Textile & Weavers Cooperatives in Uttar Pradesh introduces readers to selected institutions in this sector. Top 10 Handloom Textile & Weavers Cooperative in Uttar Pradesh Serial No.Name of the SocietyDate of EstablishmentAddress1M/S Navyuvak Bunker Audyogik Utpadan S.S. Ltd., Ranipur29 March 1979Ward No. 7, Ranipur Town…

Fishery cooperatives play an important role in organising fishing communities, supporting aquaculture and improving market access for fish producers. In Uttar Pradesh, the state’s rivers, reservoirs, ponds and other inland water resources provide opportunities for fisheries-based livelihoods and cooperative enterprise. These societies can help members access inputs, credit, fish production facilities, marketing channels and collective services, depending on their activities and infrastructure. Top 10 Fishery Cooperatives in Uttar Pradesh Serial No.Name of the Fishery CooperativeDate of EstablishmentAddress1Nishad Sailor Cooperative Fisheries GV Committee Ltd., Gulori Ghat29 April 1982Block/ULB: Deegh; District: Bhadohi; Gulauri Ghat, Uttar Pradesh2Vikas Fishermen Co-operative Society Ltd., Amilaur Rampur…