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Credit and thrift societies bring people together to build a pool of savings and meet members’ credit needs through a cooperative structure. In Uttar Pradesh, these societies form part of a cooperative landscape serving communities across towns and districts. Their objectives, membership rules and services vary according to their bye-laws and operating status, making information important for anyone exploring the sector. Top 10 Credit & Thrift Societies in Uttar Pradesh Serial No.Name of the Credit and Thrift SocietyDate of EstablishmentAddress1General Insurance Employees Cooperative Credit Society Ltd.14 September 1978B M Plaza, 2nd Floor, Nawal Kishore Road, Hazratganj, Lucknow, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh…

Top 10 Agro Processing Cooperatives in Uttar Pradesh Agriculture cooperatives connect farmers with essential inputs, agricultural credit, procurement, storage and markets. In Uttar Pradesh, where farming supports millions of rural livelihoods, these institutions form an important part of the infrastructure serving the agricultural economy. Their activities can range from supplying seeds and fertilisers to handling farm produce and supporting its marketing. Top 10 Agro Processing Cooperatives in Uttar Pradesh Serial No.Name of the SocietyDate of EstablishmentAddress1M/S Talkatora Industrial Estate Sahkari Seva Samiti Ltd.13 May 2000Ward No. 14, Lucknow Municipal Corporation, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 2260112Kheri Rice Mill Audhogic Utpadan Sahkari…

Bihar’s dairy cooperative network is taking its SUDHA brand deeper into the North-East, where rising milk demand is creating opportunities for organised dairy businesses. Bihar State Milk Co-operative Federation Ltd. (COMFED) has commissioned a 20,000-litre-per-day milk processing plant in Assam, while exploring a much larger facility to support its regional operations. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the new plant at Kanyaka Dairy in Shantipur, Jamugurihat, in Sonitpur district on October 8. Shirsat Kapil Ashok, Chairman-cum-Managing Director of COMFED, attended the event. The facility is expected to strengthen supplies to Tezpur and neighbouring areas, adding processing capacity closer to…

Dr Meenesh Shah, Chairman of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), highlighted the role of dairy cooperatives in scaling up biogas and compressed biogas (CBG) production at the World Biogas Association India Congress 2026. Dr Shah addressed the inaugural plenary session on ‘Biogas & Biomethane as a Strategic Pillar of India’s Energy Security & Net Zero Transition’, which brought together representatives from government, industry and international institutions to discuss the contribution of biogas to India’s energy security and net-zero transition. Charlotte Morton OBE, Chief Executive Officer of the World Biogas Association, delivered the welcome address. The session was chaired by…

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted searches at around 20 premises in Kerala as part of three separate money-laundering investigations involving alleged financial irregularities in cooperative banking institutions. The searches were carried out on October 7 across locations linked to cases in Ernakulam, Malappuram and Thrissur, with the agency working in coordination with the state police. The investigations involve the Angamaly Urban Service Co-operative Bank, Thennala Service Co-operative Bank and Kuttanellur Service Co-operative Bank. Together, the alleged proceeds of crime in the three cases have been estimated at approximately ₹92 crore. Angamaly Urban Service Co-operative Bank The largest of the…

The Fairtrade Network of Asia & Pacific Producers (Fairtrade NAPP) and the International Cooperative Alliance Asia and Pacific (ICA-AP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperative development, sustainable agriculture, responsible value chains and market access across the Asia-Pacific region. The MoU was signed in New Delhi on September 29, 2026, by Bindu Sukumarapillai, CEO of Fairtrade NAPP, and Balasubramanian G. Iyer, Regional Director of ICA-AP. The agreement is effective from September 29, 2026, to September 30, 2028. The partnership brings together Fairtrade NAPP’s network of more than 270 Fairtrade-certified producer organisations, representing over 190,000 farmers and workers…

Multi State Co-operative Societies in Uttar Pradesh (Sl. No. 101-207) SR. NO.SOCIETY NAME / FUNCTIONAL STATUSSTATE / UTDISTRICTREGISTRATION DATESECTORAREA OF OPERATIONS101EVERGREEN AGRO MULTI STATE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED, FUNCTIONALUTTAR PRADESHGAUTAM BUDDHA NAGAR26 MAR 2015AGRICULTURE & ALLIED COOPERATIVEUTTARAKHAND, UTTAR PRADESH102UTTAR PRADESH COOPERATIVE CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT LTD., FUNCTIONALUTTAR PRADESHLUCKNOW01 JAN 2004CONSTRUCTIONUTTARAKHAND, UTTAR PRADESH103INDIAN CONSTRUCTION COOPERATIVE FEDERATION LTD., FUNCTIONALUTTAR PRADESHLUCKNOW01 MAR 2004FEDERATIONN/A104KRISHI SANSADHAN RASTRIYA COOPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD (KRISCO), FUNCTIONALUTTAR PRADESHLUCKNOW11 JAN 2004AGRICULTURE & ALLIED COOPERATIVEUTTAR PRADESH, BIHAR105CENTRAL COOPERATIVE CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION LTD., FUNCTIONALUTTAR PRADESHLUCKNOW01 DEC 2004CONSTRUCTIONBIHAR, UTTAR PRADESH106NORTH INDIA COOPERATIVE RURAL HOUSING LTD., FUNCTIONALUTTAR PRADESHLUCKNOW01 JAN 2005HOUSING COOPERATIVE SOCIETYUTTAR PRADESH, BIHAR107VARDAAN AGRICULUTURISTS DEVELOPMENT…

There are 207 Multi State Co-operative Societies working in Uttar Pradesh. Basic details of these societies are given below: 1-100 SR. NO.SOCIETY NAME / FUNCTIONAL STATUSSTATE / UTDISTRICTREGISTRATION DATESECTORAREA OF OPERATIONS1LIFE ECO ENERGY AND WATER RESOURCING MULTI STATE COOPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD FUNCTIONALUTTAR PRADESHPRATAPGARH01 SEP 2016NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGYUTTAR PRADESH, MADHYA PRADESH2THE COOPERATIVE CONSUMER STORE LTD. FUNCTIONALUTTAR PRADESHFIROZABAD27 JAN 1999CONSUMER COOPERATIVERAJASTHAN, UTTAR PRADESH3BHARTIYA NARI KALYAN SEHKARI SAMITI LTD., FUNCTIONALUTTAR PRADESHGHAZIABAD27 SEP 2000WOMEN WELFARE COOPERATIVE SOCIETYUTTAR PRADESH4SWARAN JAYANTI MAHILA BAHUUDDHYESHIYA SAHAKARI SAMITY LTD., FUNCTIONALUTTAR PRADESHDEORIA01 JUN 2004WOMEN WELFARE COOPERATIVE SOCIETY (CREDIT)UTTAR PRADESH, BIHAR5UTTAR BHARAT NAGAR SAHOKAR BANK, FUNCTIONALUTTAR PRADESHLUCKNOW14 FEB 2001URBAN COOPERATIVE BANK (UCB)UTTARAKHAND,…

Content: Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Sector Data and Profile Uttar Pradesh has one of India’s largest and most diverse cooperative networks, with cooperatives deeply connected to agriculture, dairy, rural credit, marketing, housing, fisheries, handloom, agro-processing and other economic activities. The cooperative structure combines a strong grassroots presence with state, district, block and regional-level institutions, making it an important component of the state’s rural and local economic infrastructure. As per Govt. Of India: Total Cooperatives: 41,617, with 41,244 primary cooperatives operating across 28 cooperative sectors. Functional Status: Of the 41,244 primary cooperatives covered in the detailed status data, 23,372 are functional, while…

Cooperative Sector in Uttar Pradesh Introduction Uttar Pradesh has one of the India’s largest and most diverse cooperative ecosystems, with institutions operating across agricultural credit, dairy, agricultural marketing, consumer services, housing, construction, labour, handloom, fisheries, horticulture and other economic activities. Its cooperative movement has deep historical roots and has gradually evolved from a largely rural-credit-oriented system into a wider network of member-owned institutions serving farmers, producers and communities. Evolution of the Cooperative Movement The cooperative movement in Uttar Pradesh dates back to 1904, when the Cooperative Credit Societies Act created the early legal foundation for organised cooperative credit in India.…