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अंतरराष्ट्रीय सहकारिता वर्ष (International Cooperation Year) के अवसर पर दिल्ली के भारत मंडपम में चल रहे 44वाँ भारत अंतरराष्ट्रीय व्यापार मेला (IITF 2025) भारत मंडपम में राष्ट्रीय सहकारी विकास निगम (NCDC) के पवेलियन का सहकारिता राज्य मंत्री कृष्णपाल गुर्जर ने विधिवत उद्घाटन किया। उद्घाटन के बाद, मंत्री ने NCDC द्वारा प्रदर्शित किए गए विभिन्न सहकारी संस्थाओं के उत्पादों और पहलों का बारीकी से अवलोकन किया। उन्होंने कहा कि “IITF 2025 में NCDC स्टॉल का अवलोकन कर मुझे अत्यंत प्रसन्नता हुई।” उन्होंने यह भी जोर दिया कि इस मंच के माध्यम से किसानों, महिलाओं और युवाओं को आधुनिक तकनीक (technology) और…

The 72nd All India Cooperative Week commenced yesterday at NCUI, New Delhi, with an inaugural address by Ravindra Singh (Indraj), Delhi’s Minister for Social Welfare, SC/ST Welfare, Cooperation, and Elections. Celebrated from 14–20 November 2025, this year’s cooperative week is anchored in the theme “Cooperatives as Vehicles for Atmanirbhar Bharat,” highlighting the sector’s role in driving self-reliance and inclusive growth. The inaugural ceremony saw the presence of several prominent cooperative leaders, including Chandrapal Singh Yadav, President of ICA-AP; Dr. Bijender Singh, Vice-President of NCUI and President of the Delhi State Cooperative Bank; and K.K. Singh, IAS, Registrar of Cooperative Societies,…

Banas Dairy, Asia’s largest milk producers’ cooperative based in Banaskantha, Gujarat, is charting a new course for India’s cooperative movement by expanding its expertise beyond dairy into high-quality potato seed production. This strategic diversification highlights a growing trend among cooperatives to explore integrated agricultural models that empower farmers and strengthen rural economies. The initiative follows the Government of India’s broader vision of “Sahkar Se Samriddhi” (Prosperity through Cooperation), championed by the Ministry of Cooperation. Earlier this week, Banas Dairy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Ltd. (BBSSL) to create a structured, cooperative-led value chain for…

The Maharashtra government has launched an incentive scheme to promote quality performance among cooperative and private sugar factories, marking a fresh push for operational excellence, financial discipline, and sustainability in the state’s sugar sector. Under the new framework, six sugar factories—three cooperative and three private—will be selected annually for recognition and awards. The move is aimed at encouraging mills to adhere to best practices in production, management, and farmer relations. Evaluation Based on Nine Key Parameters According to the government resolution (GR) issued on Wednesday, factories will be evaluated across nine performance criteria, including: Evaluation Score The parameter for timely…

In a step towards advancing global cooperation in scientific research, NDDB Dairy Services (NDS)—a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)—has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the School of Applied Biological Sciences, Hiroshima University, Japan. The collaboration aims to promote joint research, academic exchange, and innovation in the field of animal reproductive science, a crucial area for improving dairy productivity and genetic quality in livestock. The MoU was signed by Dr. C.P. Devanand, Managing Director, NDS, and Dr. Masayuki Shimada, Dean, Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, Hiroshima University. The signing ceremony took place…

In a fresh push to women’s economic empowerment, the Karnataka government is set to expand the scope of its flagship Gruha Lakshmi scheme by introducing a cooperative model that enables financial self-reliance. Beneficiaries of the scheme will soon be eligible for low-interest loans up to ₹3 lakh under the newly formed Gruha Lakshmi Multipurpose Cooperative Society, scheduled for launch on November 19 at Bengaluru’s Kanteerava Stadium. Announcing the initiative, Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar said, “We have successfully implemented Gruha Lakshmi, one of the largest social welfare programmes in the world. To take it a step further, we…

In a significant development in Karnataka’s cooperative banking sector, former Member of Parliament and BJP leader Anna Saheb Jolle has been elected as the President of the Belagavi District Central Cooperative Bank (BDCC Bank). Congress MLA Bharamgouda Alagouda (Raju) Kage was elected as the Vice-President. Both leaders were elected unopposed, as no other nominations were filed before the deadline, marking a smooth conclusion to the much-anticipated election process. The BDCC Bank elections, closely watched for their political implications, were not officially contested on party lines. However, two prominent groups — the Jolle-Jarkiholi panel and the Katti-Savadi panel — emerged as…

The initiative aims to expand access to affordable credit through the cooperative model. At the Co-Op Kumbh 2025 in New Delhi, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah announced the government’s target to establish an Urban Cooperative Bank (UCB) in every city with a population exceeding two lakh within the next five years. The initiative, part of the ‘Delhi Declaration 2025’, aims to expand access to affordable credit and strengthen local entrepreneurship through the cooperative model. The move marks a strategic decentralization of banking services, ensuring that small traders, youth, and self-help groups have access to institutional finance…

At the international conference Co-Op Kumbh 2025 in New Delhi, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, launched two groundbreaking digital platforms — ‘Sahkar Digi-Pay’ and ‘Sahkar Digi-Loan’ — to accelerate the digital transformation of India’s cooperative banking ecosystem. Developed under the umbrella organization of Urban Cooperative Banks, the new apps will enable even the smallest cooperative banks to offer secure digital payment and loan services. Shah stated that these platforms would become symbols of the cooperative sector’s participation in the nation’s ongoing digital revolution. Analytically, the move represents a strategic modernization effort—aligning with the government’s broader vision…

Dargaville (New Zealand): Dr. Meenesh Shah, Chairman of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and Indian Immunologicals Ltd (IIL), attended the 10th anniversary celebration of Pristine Biologicals (NZ) Ltd (PBNL) — a subsidiary of IIL — marking a decade of excellence in vaccine raw material manufacturing and India–New Zealand collaboration. The event was graced by Mr. Andrew Hoggard, Hon’ble Minister for Biosecurity, Environment & Associate Minister for Agriculture, Government of New Zealand, as Chief Guest, alongside dignitaries including Hon. Jonathan Larsen, Mayor of Dargaville; Dr. K. Anand Kumar, MD, IIL; and officials from India’s Consulate, MPI New Zealand, and Silver…