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With record disbursements and new policy support, NCDC is driving inclusive, technology-led rural transformation. National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), a statutory organization under the Ministry of Cooperation, continues to strengthen India’s cooperative ecosystem with impressive financial performance and targeted development initiatives. As of October 2025, NCDC has disbursed ₹49,799.06 crore for FY 2025–26, signalling robust progress and confidence in the cooperative sector. In the previous year, the Corporation disbursed ₹95,182.88 crore, marking a remarkable surge from just ₹5,735.51 crore in 2014–15. This tenfold growth underscores NCDC’s pivotal role in advancing the Government’s vision of “Sahkar Se Samriddhi” — prosperity through…

In a breakthrough for the North East’s cooperative sector and cooperative-led development, the first meeting of the North East States Cooperative Unions’ Forum (NESCUF) was convened at the Sikkim State Cooperative Union (SICUN) campus in Assam Lingzey. The forum brought together delegates from Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, and Sikkim under the theme “Together We Rise: Strengthening the Cooperative Future of the North East.” Platform for Regional Synergy and Policy Dialogue The NESCUF serves as a unified platform for all North Eastern State Cooperative Unions to deliberate on policies, share best practices, and explore collaborative initiatives to…

राष्ट्रीय एकता दिवस के अवसर पर सहकारिता मंत्री श्री इन्द्रराज सिंह ने यह संकल्प दोहराया कि राजधानी दिल्ली को “सहकार से समृद्धि” के मंत्र के अनुरूप आत्मनिर्भरता और सामूहिक विकास का प्रतीक बनाया जाएगा। उन्होंने कहा कि प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेन्द्र मोदी और गृह एवं सहकारिता मंत्री श्री अमित शाह के नेतृत्व में देश भर में सहकारिता आंदोलन सामाजिक, आर्थिक और ग्रामीण परिवर्तन का सशक्त माध्यम बन रहा है। यह आंदोलन किसानों, महिलाओं और युवाओं को एकजुट कर नए भारत की सहकारी भावना को नई ऊर्जा प्रदान कर रहा है।

Date: 23-24 November 2025 Time: Full day Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka Organizer: ICA-AP Committee on Cooperative Research (CCR), in collaboration with SANASA Federation and SANASA Campus. Brief Details: The ICA-AP Committee on Cooperative Research (CCR), in partnership with the SANASA Federation and SANASA Campus, has announced a call for papers for the 19th ICA Asia-Pacific Research Conference, scheduled for 23–24 November 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Guided by the theme “Cooperatives Build a Better World,” the conference will highlight how cooperatives contribute to sustainability, resilience, and inclusive growth across the region. The event offers an excellent platform for researchers, academicians,…

In a defining moment for India’s cooperative movement, the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), popularly known as Amul, has been ranked the No. 1 cooperative in the world based on GDP per capita, according to the ICA–Euricse World Cooperative Monitor 2025 released at the ICA CM50 Conference in Doha, Qatar earlier today. This global recognition positions Amul as a benchmark for cooperative excellence, highlighting the strength and scalability of India’s farmer-owned enterprises on the world stage. AMUL Climbs to the Top in Global Rankings World Cooperative Monitor report, which tracks the world’s largest co-operative and mutuals, includes a unique…

In order to restore trust in hiring process in cooperative banks, Maharashtra government has directed that all recruitment for District Central Cooperative (DCC) Banks be conducted only through recognised agencies — IBPS, TCS-iON or MKCL. The decision follows complaints from citizens and public representatives about irregularities in past recruitments handled by local agencies, reports HT. The state has cancelled the earlier panel of agencies prepared by the Commissioner for Cooperation and the Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Pune and the rule applies even to vacancies already advertised. Under the new policy, 70% of posts will be reserved for local candidates holding…

A Srinagar court has sentenced Muhammad Shafi Banday, former Managing Director of the J&K Cooperative Central Land Development Bank Ltd, to two years of simple imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹5,000 for forging his date of birth to unlawfully extend his tenure in service. The order was delivered by City Judge Srinagar, Abdul Bari, who found Banday guilty of manipulating his official records to remain in office beyond the permissible retirement age. According to the prosecution, the case dates back to October 15, 2012, when the Crime Branch Kashmir received a complaint alleging that Banday had falsified his date…

Date: 13–14 November 2025 Time: Full day Location: Moshi, Tanzania Organizer: Moshi Cooperative University in collaboration with Ius Cooperativum and the ICA Cooperative Law Committee (ICA-CLC). Brief Details: The global cooperative law fraternity is set to convene in Moshi, Tanzania, on 13–14 November 2025 for the 5th International Forum on Cooperative Law. The event will be hosted by Moshi Cooperative University, in collaboration with Ius Cooperativum and the ICA Cooperative Law Committee (ICA-CLC). With the theme “Cooperative Law and Sustainable Development: Past, Present and Future,” the Forum will delve into how evolving cooperative legal frameworks contribute to sustainable development, examined…

Pankaj Kumar Bansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation, chaired a review meeting yesterday to assess the progress and implementation of various cooperative sector initiatives across States and Union Territories. The meeting was attended virtually by senior representatives from different States and UTs. Also present were Shri Siddharth Jain and Shri Raman Kumar, Joint Secretaries, Ministry of Cooperation; Shri Kumar Ram Krishna, Director; and other senior officials of the Ministry. The discussion focused on strengthening coordination between the Centre and States to ensure timely and effective implementation of ongoing schemes. Shri Bansal emphasized the need for proactive monitoring, capacity building, and…

CoopKumbh2025 – International Conference of Urban Cooperative Credit Sector Date: 10-11 November 2025 Time: Full day Location: Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi Organizer: National Federation of Urban Cooperative Banks and Credit Societies Ltd. (NAFCUB) Brief Details: NAFCUB–COOPKUMBH 2025 is a premier international conference dedicated to advancing India’s Urban Cooperative Credit Sector through collaboration, innovation, and policy dialogue. Organized by the National Federation of Urban Cooperative Banks and Credit Societies (NAFCUB) under the aegis of the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India, the event marks a major milestone in the cooperative banking landscape. In alignment with the International Year of Cooperatives declared…