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Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that students with degrees and diplomas in cooperative studies will be accorded priority in recruitment to the Cooperation Department. He was speaking at the valedictory function of the 72nd All India Cooperative Week Celebrations in Chamarajanagar on Thursday, November 20. The Chief Minister also said that lessons on the cooperative movement and their importance or impact will be introduced as part of school and college curricula. Referring to the cooperative movement in the State, Mr. Siddaramaiah said that cooperative societies were registering growth in many sectors including agriculture, dairy, industry, and banking, and described it as…

The National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kairali Agriculture Multi-State Cooperative Society (MSCS) of Kerala to advance climate-smart agriculture and provide farmers with new income streams via carbon credits. The MoU was signed at NCUI’s headquarters in New Delhi in presence of Shri Dileep Sanghani, President of NCUI; Dr. Sudhir Mahajan, Chief Executive of NCUI; Shri K. V. Asokan, Chairman of Kairali MSCS; Latheesh V.K., Project Head for Kairali’s Carbon Credit Project; Shri Pradeep Kumar, CEO; and other board members from Kairali. Key Objectives of the MoU Scaling Carbon-Smart Practices: The…

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah addressed the 92nd General Council meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) on Tuesday, emphasizing the corporation’s expanding role in accelerating cooperative-led growth across India. Shah said the cooperative sector has witnessed “unprecedented progress” since the formation of the Ministry of Cooperation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He noted that NCDC has become a key institution in empowering farmers, rural households, fishers, small producers, and micro-entrepreneurs. NCDC Disbursements Quadruple in Four Years According to the Minister, NCDC’s total disbursements rose from ₹24,700 crore in 2020–21 to ₹95,200 crore in…

Prof. Indranil De, Professor at the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) and Dean – Research, Consultancy and Training at “Tribhuvan” Sahkari University, delivered a seminar on “Business Growth by ARDBs during Amrit Kaal” at the Gujarat State Co-operative Agricultural and Rural Development Bank Ltd. (Kheti Bank). The session presented key findings from IRMA’s study, “Assessment of Functions and Future Potentials of National Cooperative Agriculture & Rural Development Banks Federation Ltd (NAFCARD).” The event was attended by Shri Dolar Kotecha, Chairman of NAFCARD and Kheti Bank, Shri K. K. Ravindran, Managing Director of NAFCARD, along with senior officials of Kheti…

The National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MARCOFED, Nagaland’s apex cooperative federation, during the Nagaland Cooperative Conclave 2025 in Kohima. The partnership is expected to enhance export opportunities for grassroots producers and expand the role of cooperatives in India’s global trade landscape. As the national-level body for cooperative exports, NCEL aims to provide structured market access for grassroots producers. The collaboration with MARCOFED focuses on building export-ready value chains for Nagaland’s unique agricultural, horticultural, and forest-based products, many of which have high potential in international markets. Under the MoU, both organisations will…

The first-ever Nagaland Cooperative Conclave 2025 was inaugurated yesterday in Kohima, marking a key milestone in efforts to strengthen and modernise the cooperative sector in the state. The three-day event, organised to celebrate the International Year of Cooperatives 2025, is being held under the theme “Cooperatives – A Catalyst for Economic Transformation.” Inaugurating the conclave, Nagaland Cooperation Minister Jacob Zhimomi called for diversification within the cooperative sector and urged stakeholders to move beyond traditional areas by tapping new opportunities, especially in tourism. He emphasised the need for greater youth participation to ensure long-term sustainability and highlighted digital innovation as a…

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah underscored the transformative role of India’s cooperative sector in generating employment, boosting rural incomes, and strengthening local economies at the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council (NZC) held in Faridabad on Tuesday. Chaired by Shah, the meeting brought together Chief Ministers and senior representatives from Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Chandigarh, along with top officials from the Centre. Cooperation Positioned as a Pillar of Inclusive Growth Placing strong emphasis on cooperation, agriculture and fisheries, the Minister said these sectors have become “important means of…

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…