Guardians of Cooperative Democracy: The Responsibility of State Governments in Aligning with National Cooperative Reforms
India’s cooperative movement is not merely an economic arrangement; it is a democratic institution rooted in people’s participation, mutual trust, and collective ownership. From village credit societies to large dairy and marketing federations, cooperatives embody a unique synthesis of economic activity and democratic governance. At the heart of this model lies the democratic ethos—member control, transparency, accountability, and autonomy. Protecting this ethos is not optional; it is a constitutional, moral, and developmental responsibility.
Evaluating India’s Cooperative Reform Agenda: Key Insights from the ‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’ National Review Meeting in Udaipur
The two-day National Level Workshop and Review Meeting on Strengthening the Cooperative Sector, convened in Udaipur, Rajasthan, on 8 and 9 January 2026, marked a pivotal milestone in India’s cooperative reform process. Organised by the Ministry of Cooperation, the meeting functioned as a structured review of implementation progress across states and union territories within the Sahkar se Samriddhi framework, moving beyond a routine consultative exercise.
CSR Conclave on Nutrition Security and Malnutrition Mitigation: A Cooperative Sector Perspective
On 6 January 2026, a National CSR Conclave on Nutrition Security and Malnutrition Mitigation was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, bringing together government representatives, CSR partners, cooperative leaders, and sector stakeholders. Organised by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) Foundation for Nutrition, the conclave spotlighted how nutrition outcomes can be advanced through coordinated institutional action and strategic CSR engagement.
Why Should I Choose a Career in the Cooperative Sector ?
Cooperative institutions are more than just organizations—they are communities built on trust, equality, and shared growth. Choosing a career in this sector means choosing to work for people, with people. A cooperative is a group of people who come together to meet common needs—whether in farming, banking, housing, or services. Unlike private companies that focus only on profit, cooperatives focus on people. Every member has a voice, and decisions are made together.
The Cooperative Renaissance and India’s Journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047
Cooperatives have historically played a transformative role in India’s economic and social development, particularly in agriculture, dairy, credit, housing, fisheries and rural industries. In the era of rapid technological change and expanding expectations of transparency, speed and accountability, the question before policymakers and cooperative leaders is no longer whether digitalisation is useful, but whether cooperatives can survive and grow without it. The answer is clear: digital empowerment is now indispensable.
Is Digital Empowerment Indispensable for Cooperatives?
Cooperatives have historically played a transformative role in India’s economic and social development, particularly in agriculture, dairy, credit, housing, fisheries and rural industries. In the era of rapid technological change and expanding expectations of transparency, speed and accountability, the question before policymakers and cooperative leaders is no longer whether digitalisation is useful, but whether cooperatives can survive and grow without it. The answer is clear: digital empowerment is now indispensable.
Cooperative Minister of Delhi Inaugurates NCUI’s Cooperative Week Inaugural Event
It is a common knowledge that communication means exchange of ideas, views, information and facts etc between two or among more persons with an aim to develop understanding. The dilemma lies in deciding the best means of communication which can be effective in a given situation. There are many factors which help in selecting the mode and means of communication, the most important factor which governs the methodology is the kind of audience.
Cooperative Developments in Karnataka State
It is a common knowledge that communication means exchange of ideas, views, information and facts etc between two or among more persons with an aim to develop understanding. The dilemma lies in deciding the best means of communication which can be effective in a given situation. There are many factors which help in selecting the mode and means of communication, the most important factor which governs the methodology is the kind of audience.
Story Telling : An Effective Tool for Communication in Cooperatives
It is a common knowledge that communication means exchange of ideas, views, information and facts etc between two or among more persons with an aim to develop understanding. The dilemma lies in deciding the best means of communication which can be effective in a given situation. There are many factors which help in selecting the mode and means of communication, the most important factor which governs the methodology is the kind of audience.
Value-Driven Agricultural Value Chain: The ‘Krushak Swaraj’ Model
Traditionally, farmers have often viewed their neighbors and peers as competitors. However, it is becoming increasingly evident that collective farming can offer solutions to many agricultural challenges. In the Indian agricultural sector, Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) have been deeply established, especially in the credit supply area. Fundamentally, this cooperative model is a form of collective farming, as farmers unite to establish these institutions and operate them democratically.