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Two-day National Review Meeting organized by the Ministry of Cooperation successfully concluded in Bhubaneswar, Odisha today, focusing on empowering cooperatives and enhancing their role in rural areas. The event was inaugurated by Manoj Ahuja, Chief Secretary, Odisha with Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani, Secretary of Union Ministry of Cooperation as a distinguished guest. A central agenda of the meeting was the effective implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to three major initiatives recently launched by Union Home & Cooperation Minister Amit Shah. These initiatives aim to promote the establishment and strengthening of 2 lakh new MPACS as well as cooperatives…

भारतीय बीज सहकारी समिति लिमिटेड (BBSSL) ने IFFCO मुख्यालय में अपनी दूसरी वार्षिक आम बैठक (annual general body meeting, AGM) आयोजित की, जिसमें पांच वर्षों के भीतर ₹15,000 करोड़ का कारोबार करने की महत्वाकांक्षी योजनाओं का अनावरण किया गया। सहकारिता मंत्री अमित शाह के मार्गदर्शन में 2023 में स्थापित, इस समिति का लक्ष्य उच्च गुणवत्ता वाले बीजों और बढ़ी हुई पैदावार के माध्यम से किसानों की आय को बढ़ावा देना है। बीज उत्पादन का विस्तार: 78 बीज उत्पादकों ने 1100 एकड़ में बीज बोए सहकारी समिति को बीज उत्पादन और विपणन कार्यक्रमों को लागू करने के लिए राज्य सरकारों से …

Now that the news of cancellation of FCRA (Foreign Contribution Registration Act) license of International Cooperatives Alliance (ICA) has settled to some extent, it has definitely created an awkward situation for the Indian government, the ICA, and the broader Indian cooperative movement. Usually the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India cancels FCRA license for violations related to foreign funding. The ICA is the apex organization representing cooperatives globally, offering expertise, knowledge, and coordinated support in the cooperative sector. Established in 1895, it is one of the oldest non-governmental organizations in the world, with over one billion members. Notably, the ICA’s work is…

Date: 25 – 30 November, 2024 Location: New Delhi, India Organizer: International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) Brief Details: The cooperative movement is invited to participate in the Global Conference of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) to be held in New Delhi, India from 25 to 30 November 2024. An important ICA General Assembly will also be held, as well as meetings of ICA’s Sectoral Organisations, Regional Offices and Thematic Committees. More details expected in March 2024. For Further Details, Please Visit: https://www.ica.coop/en/events/ica-global-conference-general-assembly-2024

The Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management (VAMNICOM) in Pune has been chosen as a Training Partner for the Acharya Chanakya Kaushalya Vikas Kendra (ACKVK) under the Pramod Mahajan Kaushalya Uddyojagta Vikas Abhiyan, part of the Maharashtra State Skill Mission. This initiative aims to enhance the skills of cooperative stakeholders, fostering business diversification and employment generation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Acharya Chanakya Skill Development’ scheme, with a virtual broadcast from Pune. VAMNICOM participated in the program online, emphasizing its commitment to skill development. For the 2024-25 financial year, the Maharashtra State Skill Development Society (MSSDS) has opened…

In a significant move to transform India’s dairy cooperative landscape, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah today launched White Revolution 2.0, a comprehensive initiative designed to empower women farmers and create job opportunities within the sector. The Union Cooperation Minister chaired a National Conference in New Delhi on the initiatives taken by the Ministry of Cooperation in the first 100 days of the third term of Prime Minister Modi led NDA government. Addressing the Conference, Shah said that in the 100 days of the third term of the Prime Minister Modi’s led government, the Ministry of Cooperation has taken…

The Modi government is focused to transform the dairy sector through cooperative model. Tomorrow i.e. on 19th September, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah is set to release SOP (Standard operating Procedure) on White Revolution 2.0. The goal is to bring more dairy farmers from the unorganized sector into cooperatives, ensuring they receive fair prices and provide quality products to the market, according to Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. Singh was briefing media on the important decisions and achievements of Ministry for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying in 100 days of…

Building on the success of neem-coated urea, Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO), India’s leading farmers’ cooperative, has introduced a groundbreaking bio-solution poised to transform Indian agriculture. With 88% of Indian agriculture involving small and marginal farmers, challenges such as diminishing soil fertility, inadequate nutrition, and unpredictable weather patterns significantly impact crop productivity. KRIBHCO aims to tackle these issues and boost farm yields by introducing a cutting-edge bio-stimulant called ‘KRIBHCO Rhizosuper.’ This innovative product is designed to enhance microbial activity in the soil, promoting vigorous plant growth and improving soil health. M.R. Sharma, Managing Director of KRIBHCO, explained, “This technology enhances…

IFFCO will host the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) General Assembly and a Global Cooperative Conference for the first time in India at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi from November 25 to 30, 2024. The announcement was made during a recent press conference jointly addressed by Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani, Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation, Shri Joren Douglas, Director General of International Cooperative Alliance and Dr. U S Awasthi, MD, IFFCO at New Delhi. According to ICA, the central theme of the conference, ‘Cooperatives Build Prosperity for All’, will be discussed through four plenaries, each flanked by four parallel sessions, and curated to…

Date: 19th September, 2024 Location: ICAR, Pusa, New Delhi. Live Telecast: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/eLA56P84wE8?si=kh232uUSj2HAi_ck Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/VKzZmHRkoKSTCz6W/ Organizer: Ministry of Cooperation, Govt. of India Brief Details: Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India is organizing a day-long National Conference on ‘Initiatives Taken by the Ministry of Cooperation in 100 Days’ on 19 September in New Delhi. The event will focus on the initiatives undertaken by the Ministry of Cooperation and the roadmap ahead. Hon’ble Union Minister of Home Affairs & Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah shall address the conference. The Conference will hold three technical sessions on ‘Formation of 2 lakh Multi-purpose PACS’, ‘Cooperation…