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Kerala’s cooperative movement has played a transformative role in strengthening the state’s agricultural economy by empowering farmers, promoting value addition, and improving market access. Agro cooperatives have been at the forefront of supporting producers through the supply of quality inputs, processing facilities, credit, storage, marketing, and extension services. These institutions have significantly contributed to the development of sectors such as spices, coconut, rubber, fruits, vegetables, dairy and allied agriculture. SahkarNet.com presents the list of Top 10 Agro Cooperatives in Kerala, showcasing institutions that have made notable contributions to agricultural development, farmer welfare, rural livelihoods and the cooperative movement in the…

Credit & Thrift Societies have been an integral part of Kerala’s cooperative movement, fostering a culture of savings, financial discipline and mutual assistance among their members. These member-owned institutions mobilise savings, provide affordable credit and support individuals and families in meeting personal, educational, housing, healthcare and small business needs. By promoting financial inclusion and encouraging responsible borrowing, they have strengthened community-based finance across the state. SahkarNet.com presents the Top 10 Credit & Thrift Societies in Kerala, highlighting institutions that have demonstrated excellence in member services, governance, financial management and their contribution to Kerala’s vibrant cooperative ecosystem. Top 10 Credit &…

Housing Cooperative Societies have played a significant role in promoting affordable, community-driven and sustainable housing across Kerala. Established on the principles of mutual cooperation and democratic governance, these societies have helped thousands of families access quality housing while encouraging collective ownership, transparent management and better community living. Many housing cooperatives have also contributed to planned urban development by developing residential projects and supporting housing finance. SahkarNet.com features the Top 10 Housing Cooperative Societies in Kerala, highlighting institutions that have excelled in housing development, member services, governance, innovation and their contribution to the state’s cooperative housing movement. Top 10 Housing Cooperative…

Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) have become an important pillar of Kerala’s cooperative banking ecosystem, providing accessible and affordable financial services to urban and semi-urban communities. These member-owned institutions cater to individuals, small businesses, traders, professionals and self-employed entrepreneurs by offering deposits, loans, digital banking and other financial products. Over the years, Kerala’s Urban Cooperative Banks have strengthened financial inclusion while supporting local economic development through community-oriented banking. SahkarNet.com presents the Top 10 Urban Cooperative Banks in Kerala, highlighting institutions recognised for their financial performance, governance standards, customer service, innovation and contribution to the cooperative banking sector. Top 10 Urban Cooperative…

Kerala’s extensive coastline and inland water resources have made fisheries an important pillar of the state’s economy, supporting the livelihoods of lakhs of fishermen and their families. Fishery cooperatives have played a crucial role in organising fishing communities, improving market access, facilitating credit, providing input supplies, promoting value addition and strengthening social security. They also contribute to sustainable fisheries management, aquaculture development and community welfare. SahkarNet.com features the Top 10 Fishery Cooperatives in Kerala, highlighting cooperative institutions that have demonstrated excellence in member services, governance, fisheries development and their contribution to strengthening Kerala’s cooperative movement. Top 10 Fishery Cooperatives in…

Kerala’s dairy cooperative movement has emerged as one of the state’s most successful examples of community-led rural development. Built on a strong network of village-level dairy cooperative societies, these institutions have empowered lakhs of dairy farmers by ensuring assured milk procurement, fair pricing, veterinary support, cattle feed, extension services and market access. They have also played a crucial role in enhancing milk production, improving rural livelihoods and strengthening the state’s dairy value chain. SahkarNet.com presents the Top 10 Dairy Cooperatives in Kerala, highlighting institutions that have made significant contributions to dairy development, farmer welfare, cooperative excellence and sustainable rural prosperity.…

Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) form the backbone of Kerala’s cooperative credit structure and play a vital role in supporting farmers and rural communities. Over the years, many PACS in the state have evolved into multi-service institutions, providing agricultural credit, savings and deposit services, input supply, marketing support, digital banking and various government services. Their close connection with local communities has made them key drivers of financial inclusion and rural development. SahkarNet.com presents the Top 10 PACS in Kerala, highlighting cooperative societies that have demonstrated excellence in governance, member services, financial performance and contribution to the state’s cooperative movement. Top…

New Delhi: The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) on Wednesday organised a workshop on “Cooperative Sugar Sector in India – Current Scenario & Emerging Opportunities”, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss the future of India’s cooperative sugar industry and strategies for its sustainable growth. The workshop, organised by NCDC’s Sugar Division, witnessed participation from the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories (NFCSF), State Cooperative Sugar Federations of Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Punjab and Uttarakhand, along with representatives from Indian Potash Limited. The deliberations focused on the current status of the cooperative sugar sector across different states, highlighting regional…

Multi State Co-operative Societies in Kerala 61-102 SR. NO.SOCIETY NAME / FUNCTIONAL STATUSSTATE / UTDISTRICTREGISTRATION DATESECTORNO. OF MEMBERSAREA OF OPERATIONS61DHANVIJAY AGRO AND MARKETING MULTI STATE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED FUNCTIONALKERALATHRISSUR06 JUN 2024AGRO PROCESSING / INDUSTRIAL COOPERATIVE170KARNATAKA, KERALA, TAMIL NADU62AVIYAN MULTI STATE AGRO AND MARKETING CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED FUNCTIONALKERALATHRISSUR21 JUN 2024AGRO PROCESSING / INDUSTRIAL COOPERATIVE166KARNATAKA, KERALA, TAMIL NADU63BLUE OCEAN MULTI STATE AGRI CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED FUNCTIONALKERALAALAPPUZHA21 DEC 2023AGRICULTURE & ALLIED COOPERATIVE110KERALA, TAMIL NADU64AGROFED MULTI STATE AGRI CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED FUNCTIONALKERALAERNAKULAM09 AUG 2024AGRO PROCESSING / INDUSTRIAL COOPERATIVE165KARNATAKA, KERALA, TAMIL NADU65EDASSERY AGRO AND MARKETING MULTI STATE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED FUNCTIONALKERALATHRISSUR14 AUG 2024AGRO PROCESSING /…

There are 102 Multi State Co-operative Societies working in Kerala. Basic details of these societies are given below: 1-60 SR. NO.SOCIETY NAME / FUNCTIONAL STATUSSTATE / UTDISTRICTREGISTRATION DATESECTORNO. OF MEMBERSAREA OF OPERATIONS1HARVEST CAPITAL MULTI-STATE AGRO CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED FUNCTIONALKERALATHRISSUR18 MAY 2026AGRO PROCESSING / INDUSTRIAL COOPERATIVE134KERALA, TAMIL NADU2FARMERS AGRO PRODUCTS MARKETING COOPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD., FUNCTIONALKERALAIDUKKI31 JAN 2000MARKETING COOPERATIVE SOCIETYN/AKARNATAKA, KERALA, TAMIL NADU3ESAF SWASRAYA MULTI STATE AGRO COOPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD., FUNCTIONALKERALATHRISSUR13 OCT 2011AGRICULTURE & ALLIED COOPERATIVEN/AANDHRA PRADESH, ASSAM, BIHAR, CHHATTISGARH, DELHI, HARYANA, JAMMU AND KASHMIR, JHARKHAND, KARNATAKA, KERALA, LADAKH, MADHYA PRADESH, MAHARASHTRA, PUDUCHERRY, RAJASTHAN, TAMIL NADU, TELANGANA, UTTAR PRADESH, UTTARAKHAND4MULTI STATE AGRI-HORTICULTURAL…