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From Vision to Action : How Ministry of Cooperation Is Transforming the Cooperative Movement New Delhi, India — Established on 6 July 2021, the Ministry of Cooperation marked a landmark shift in India’s policy architecture by providing a dedicated administrative, legal and policy framework to strengthen the cooperative sector—a foundational pillar of the rural and grassroots economy. Built on the government’s vision of “Sahakar-se-Samriddhi” (Prosperity through Cooperation), the Ministry has, in a relatively short span, taken a series of strategic initiatives aimed at modernising cooperatives, expanding their reach and enabling them to serve as engines of inclusive economic growth. Genesis…

Introduction to Cooperative Sector in India The cooperative sector in India is a cornerstone of rural development, financial inclusion, and grassroots empowerment. Rooted in historical and cultural traditions of collective action and community support, cooperatives have evolved into formal institutions that significantly influence agriculture, credit, dairy, housing, fisheries, handloom and marketing sectors across the country. Built on principles of voluntary membership, democratic governance and mutual benefit, cooperatives have historically acted as instruments of social and economic inclusion, particularly in rural and semi-urban India. According to official data compiled by the Ministry of Cooperation, India has over 8.4 lakh registered cooperative…

Sr. No. Institute Name State District Contact Details 1. National Council for Cooperative Training (NCCT) DELHI SOUTH WEST Secretary National Council for Cooperative Training, 3, Siri Institutional Area, August Kranti Marg, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016 office -: 011-41096510 Email : secy-ncct@gov.in 2. Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management (VAMNICOM) MAHARASHTRA PUNE Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management Ganeshkhind Road,Near Pune University, Pune – 411007, Maharashtra Phone No: 02025701000 Email: info@vamnicom.gov.in Email : director@vamnicom.gov.in Website: https://vamnicom.gov.in/ 3. REGIONAL INSTITUTE OF COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT BANGALORE KARNATAKA BENGALURU URBAN Regional Institute of Cooperative Management, Bengaluru #67, Padmanabhanagar, Banashankari 2nd stage, Bengaluru- 560070 Phone: 080-26692036, 26690584 Email:…

Feature, New Delhi: App-based mobility platform Bharat Taxi has crossed the milestone of over one lakh registered users on its newly launched consumer mobile application. The app was soft-launched on December 2, 2025 and crossed 2 lakh registered users by 25th December, 2025, reflecting strong early adoption in the competitive ride-booking segment. The application has also entered the top 30 travel apps on Apple’s App Store within a week of its launch on the iOS platform. The company has made the app available for download on both Apple App Store and Google Play Store, targeting a wider base of urban…

पंचकूला (हरियाणा): केन्द्रीय गृह एवं सहकारिता मंत्री श्री अमित शाह ने कहा है कि कृषि (Agriculture), पशुपालन (Animal Husbandry) और सहकारिता (Cooperatives) के समन्वय से ही “सहकार से समृद्धि” (Prosperity through Cooperation) का लक्ष्य हासिल किया जा सकता है। वह हरियाणा के पंचकूला में कृषक भारती कोऑपरेटिव लिमिटेड (KRIBHCO) द्वारा आयोजित “सतत कृषि में सहकारिता की भूमिका” विषयक सहकारी सम्मेलन को संबोधित कर रहे थे। सम्मेलन में हरियाणा के मुख्यमंत्री नायब सिंह सैनी, केन्द्रीय सहकारिता राज्य मंत्री कृष्ण पाल गुर्जर, केन्द्रीय सहकारिता सचिव डॉ. आशीष भूटानी सहित कई वरिष्ठ अधिकारी और सहकारिता क्षेत्र से जुड़े प्रतिनिधि उपस्थित रहे। सहकारिता और…

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has proposed a series of targeted financial allocations for the cooperative sector in its Supplementary Budget for 2025–26, with a strong focus on green energy adoption, capacity building and technology-driven governance. The budgetary proposals underline the Yogi Adityanath government’s intent to position cooperatives as a key pillar of rural development, institutional self-reliance, and economic empowerment, particularly at the grassroots level. Solar Rooftop Push for Cooperative Institutions One of the notable announcements in the supplementary budget is an additional provision of ₹20 crore for the installation of solar rooftop systems on government, semi-government, and B-PACS (Primary…

Anand, December 2025: As 2025 draws to a close, Amul — India’s beloved dairy cooperative known for its witty and culturally resonant Amul Topicals — has launched a special fan-driven event encouraging audiences to pick their favourites from this year’s creative crop. The Amul Topical Contest 2025 invites fans to vote for their top three favourite topical ads of the year and stand a chance to win exclusive Amul gift hampers, adding a playful twist to the end-of-year wrap-up. Voting is open via the official poll platform here: https://pollunit.com/polls/amultopicalcontest2025 Celebrating a Unique Advertising Legacy Amul has long been a standout…

New Delhi: National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with quick commerce platform Zepto to expand digital market access for cooperative-produced organic goods. The MoU was signed on December 16, 2025, at Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan in New Delhi. Under the agreement, NCOL’s flagship brand Bharat Organics will be launched on Zepto’s platform, beginning with Delhi and Bengaluru. The rollout will be expanded in phases to other cities. The initial product range will include key organic staples such as pulses, atta, rice, dry fruits, and natural sweeteners. The MoU was signed by Vipul Mittal, Managing…

Date: 24 December2025 Time: Full day Location: Indradhanush Auditorium, Panchkula, Haryana Organizer: KRIBHCO Brief Details: As part of the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC) 2025, a Mega Cooperative Conference will be organised on December 24, 2025, in Panchkula, Haryana. The conference is being held under the patronage of the Union Minister for Home Affairs and Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, and will focus on the theme “Prosperity through Cooperation.” The event aims to highlight the evolving role of cooperatives in sustainable agriculture, farmer welfare, and cooperative-led development, while encouraging dialogue on strengthening the cooperative ecosystem in line with national priorities. Union…

New Delhi — The third edition of Panchayat Se Parliament (3.0) — slated for early January 2026 — reframes a familiar outreach exercise into an explicitly gender-focused cooperative empowerment drive, bringing elected women leaders from Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), dairy, multi-purpose and other cooperatives to the national stage. The programme is being organised by the National Commission for Women (NCW) in collaboration with the Ministry of Cooperation as part of celebrations around 2025 being the International Year of Cooperatives and the Government of India’s emphasis on strengthening the cooperative movement under the National Cooperative Policy 2025. Roots and evolution…