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The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil has initiated a major shift toward sustainable agriculture, setting a target to procure 75% organic fertilizers for the upcoming agricultural season. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Executive Councillor (EC) for Cooperative, Er. Punchok Tashi, with senior officials of the Cooperative Department. During the review, EC Tashi highlighted that LAHDC Kargil aims to gradually reduce the district’s reliance on chemical fertilizers while strengthening organic farming practices. He cautioned that a sudden reduction in chemical inputs could adversely affect crop productivity and soil health. To avoid disruption, the transition will…

In a major global recognition for India’s cooperative movement, the Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society (ULCCS) in Kerala and the Dr. Verghese Kurien Museum of Amul in Gujarat have been featured on the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA)’s first-ever Global Cooperative Cultural Heritage Map. The announcement was made on 13 November 2025 at a high-level ceremony held at the Itamaraty Palace in Brasília. The newly launched heritage platform documents 31 founding cultural heritage sites across 25 countries, aimed at safeguarding the historical and social contributions of cooperatives worldwide. ULCCS and Amul represent India among only seven Asian entries, highlighting the country’s…

The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) has launched the Cooperative Cultural Heritage Platform and the first World Map of Cooperative Heritage Sites, highlighting how the global cooperative movement has shaped culture, education, and livelihoods over generations. The initiative was unveiled at the Itamaraty Palace in Brasília, the headquarters of Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The new platform aims to document and preserve the cultural legacy of cooperatives worldwide. “Cooperatives are not only enterprises; they are bearers of culture, history, and identity,” said Ariel Guarco, President of the ICA, emphasizing the sector’s role in community building and social solidarity. 31 Heritage Sites…

The Assam Regional Office of NABARD convened a regional conclave to strengthen the cooperative ecosystem and align it with the State’s Atmanirbhar Assam initiative. The event was organised as part of the 72nd All India Cooperative Week and in the run-up to the 2025 International Year of Cooperatives, themed “Cooperatives as Vehicles for Atmanirbhar Bharat.” Senior policymakers, cooperative leaders, bankers, and development practitioners participated in the discussions. Assam’s Minister for Cooperation Jogen Mohan highlighted key milestones, including near-complete implementation of the PACS computerisation project, the establishment of 416 new Multipurpose Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (MPACS), and the rollout of a…

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah says cooperatives are the backbone of rural India, crediting them for transforming livelihoods and strengthening the State’s dairy sector. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has underscored the key role of India’s cooperative movement, describing it as the “economic backbone of rural India.” He was speaking at the inauguration of the 72nd All India Cooperative Week on November 14, where he also presented the Sahakara Ratna Awards to achievers from the sector. Emphasising the historical foundations of the movement, the Chief Minister said that Jawaharlal Nehru’s early vision and support for cooperatives significantly shaped India’s rural transformation. He…

अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सहकारिता वर्ष 2025 (International Year of Cooperatives) के अवसर पर भारतीय बीज सहकारी समिति लिमिटेड ने 14 नवंबर 2025 को BVRI परिसर, बिचपुरी, आगरा में एक दिवसीय कार्यशाला आयोजित की। यह कार्यक्रम सहकारिता सप्ताह (Cooperative Week 2025) को समर्पित था और “नई राष्ट्रीय सहकारी नीति (National Cooperative Policy) के माध्यम से PACS एवं सहकारी संस्थाओं का सशक्तिकरण” विषय पर केंद्रित रहा। कार्यशाला की मुख्य अतिथि डॉ. भीमराव अंबेडकर विश्वविद्यालय, आगरा की कुलपति प्रो. आशु रानी रहीं। इस अवसर पर भारतीय बीज सहकारी समिति के प्रबंध निदेशक श्री चेतन जोशी, विभिन्न जिलों से आए सहकारी प्रतिनिधि, शिक्षण संस्थानों के प्रमुख,…

अंतरराष्ट्रीय सहकारिता वर्ष (International Cooperation Year) के अवसर पर दिल्ली के भारत मंडपम में चल रहे 44वाँ भारत अंतरराष्ट्रीय व्यापार मेला (IITF 2025) भारत मंडपम में राष्ट्रीय सहकारी विकास निगम (NCDC) के पवेलियन का सहकारिता राज्य मंत्री कृष्णपाल गुर्जर ने विधिवत उद्घाटन किया। उद्घाटन के बाद, मंत्री ने NCDC द्वारा प्रदर्शित किए गए विभिन्न सहकारी संस्थाओं के उत्पादों और पहलों का बारीकी से अवलोकन किया। उन्होंने कहा कि “IITF 2025 में NCDC स्टॉल का अवलोकन कर मुझे अत्यंत प्रसन्नता हुई।” उन्होंने यह भी जोर दिया कि इस मंच के माध्यम से किसानों, महिलाओं और युवाओं को आधुनिक तकनीक (technology) और…

The 72nd All India Cooperative Week commenced yesterday at NCUI, New Delhi, with an inaugural address by Ravindra Singh (Indraj), Delhi’s Minister for Social Welfare, SC/ST Welfare, Cooperation, and Elections. Celebrated from 14–20 November 2025, this year’s cooperative week is anchored in the theme “Cooperatives as Vehicles for Atmanirbhar Bharat,” highlighting the sector’s role in driving self-reliance and inclusive growth. The inaugural ceremony saw the presence of several prominent cooperative leaders, including Chandrapal Singh Yadav, President of ICA-AP; Dr. Bijender Singh, Vice-President of NCUI and President of the Delhi State Cooperative Bank; and K.K. Singh, IAS, Registrar of Cooperative Societies,…

Banas Dairy, Asia’s largest milk producers’ cooperative based in Banaskantha, Gujarat, is charting a new course for India’s cooperative movement by expanding its expertise beyond dairy into high-quality potato seed production. This strategic diversification highlights a growing trend among cooperatives to explore integrated agricultural models that empower farmers and strengthen rural economies. The initiative follows the Government of India’s broader vision of “Sahkar Se Samriddhi” (Prosperity through Cooperation), championed by the Ministry of Cooperation. Earlier this week, Banas Dairy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Ltd. (BBSSL) to create a structured, cooperative-led value chain for…

The Maharashtra government has launched an incentive scheme to promote quality performance among cooperative and private sugar factories, marking a fresh push for operational excellence, financial discipline, and sustainability in the state’s sugar sector. Under the new framework, six sugar factories—three cooperative and three private—will be selected annually for recognition and awards. The move is aimed at encouraging mills to adhere to best practices in production, management, and farmer relations. Evaluation Based on Nine Key Parameters According to the government resolution (GR) issued on Wednesday, factories will be evaluated across nine performance criteria, including: Evaluation Score The parameter for timely…