The Academic Pillar of Cooperation: LINAC – Training, Innovation, and the Future Roadmap
The Reserve Bank of India’s decision to cancel the licence of Sarvodaya Co-operative Bank Ltd. on May 12, 2026, is not merely another regulatory action against a distressed financial institution. It is a reminder that India’s cooperative banking sector continues to face significant challenges in governance credibility, depositor protection, and institutional resilience.
From PMC to Sarvodaya: Why Governance Reform in Cooperative Banking Cannot Wait
The Reserve Bank of India’s decision to cancel the licence of Sarvodaya Co-operative Bank Ltd. on May 12, 2026, is not merely another regulatory action against a distressed financial institution. It is a reminder that India’s cooperative banking sector continues to face significant challenges in governance credibility, depositor protection, and institutional resilience.
Strengthening Global Cooperative Linkages; Reimagining Markets Through Coop-to-Coop Trade; An Interview with Col. Himanshu, Director, NEDAC
In this insightful interview, we explore the evolving role of cooperatives in a globally connected economy with Col. Himanshu, Director of the Network for the Development of Agricultural Cooperatives in Asia and the Pacific.
Project Amudha: Taking Livelihoods to the Farmer through a Cooperative Model Interview with Jyoti Saroop, Founder Director, Unati
In recent years, we have seen many development models being implemented in rural and remote regions, but not all of them have been able to create a lasting impact—especially in fragile geographies like Ladakh. In this context, Unati Cooperative has been experimenting with a different approach through its Project Amudha. Jyoti Saroop, Founder Director of Unati, has a candid conversation with Sanjay Verma, Founder/Editor of Coop Talks, on several key issues.
Mentorship Programs for Youth Engagement in Indian Cooperatives: An Innovative Digital Cooperative Mentorship Platform Model (DCMPM) for Viksit Bharat
Engaging youth in cooperatives in an innovative manner is the biggest challenge before the cooperative movement today. At various forums, it has been effectively argued that today’s youth need well-conceptualized mentorship programs to foster their engagement with the cooperative sector.
Cooperatives as Startups: A Transformational Shift Towards Collective Entrepreneurship in India
The recent decision of the Government of India to recognise cooperatives as startups under the revised Startup India framework marks a historic and transformative policy shift.
Building a Driver First Mobility Platform- A Conversation with Vivek Pandey, COO, Bharat Taxi
Our Director – Policy and Strategy, Komal Gupta, spoke with Vivek Pandey, Chief Operating Officer of Bharat Taxi, to understand the vision behind India’s emerging cooperative mobility platform. The conversation explores driver ownership, platform economics, and Bharat Taxi’s expansion strategy.
Strategic Analysis: The 2026 Startup India Framework – A Paradigm Shift toward Value Creation
The most significant revision in the 2026 framework is the extension of the Deep Tech age limit to 20 years and the turnover cap to ₹300 crore.
India’s Cooperative Sector at a Governance Crossroads
India’s cooperative movement is among the largest in the world. With more than 8.4 lakh registered cooperatives and over 30 crore members, the sector forms a critical pillar of the country’s rural and semi-urban economic architecture.
Engineering the Future of Cooperation for a better world: Kinarya’s Integrated “Coop-to-Coop” Platform for Global Decarbonization and Creative Industry
Human civilisations has emerged due to surplus food production, and as a result, trade started flourishing in the world. Both demand and supply-driven trade was carried out, cutting across the borders. International trade was carried out by the enterprising and skilled youth who are involved in import and export rare goods.