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PACS Wholesale Fuel Outlets Get One-Time Option to Convert into Retail Petrol Pumps
New Delhi: Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) are set to gain new commercial opportunities following the government's decision to provide existing bulk and wholesale petrol and diesel outlets operated by PACS with a one-time option to convert into full-fledged retail fuel outlets. The init
Ministry of Cooperation Reviews Business Performance of IFFCO Subsidiary Companies
New Delhi: Dr. Ashish Bhutani, Secretary of the Ministry of Cooperation, chaired a high-level review meeting at Atal Akshaya Urja Bhawan, New Delhi, to assess the business activities and operational performance of subsidiary companies of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO). The mee
10 NOVEMBER 2026Delhi RCS Approves Increase in DLD Cooperative Society’s Maximum Loan Limit to ₹5 Lakh
New Delhi, November 2026: The Registrar of Cooperative Societies (RCS), Delhi, has approved an amendment to the bye-laws of DLD Cooperative Thrift & Credit Society Ltd., increasing the maximum loan limit available to its members from ₹3 lakh to ₹5 lakh. The approval was communicated through an o
10 NOVEMBER 2026National Consultation on Cooperative Training Framework Held at Vigyan Bhawan Today
New Delhi, November 4, 2026: The Ministry of Cooperation and Tribhuvan Sahakari University are organising the Final National-Level Consultation on Convergence and Validation of the National Cooperative Training Framework (NCTF) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on November 4, 2026. Union Minister of Stat
10 NOVEMBER 2026Kerala High Court Reinstates Milma Thiruvananthapuram Regional Union Board in Sabarimala Ghee Row
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala High Court has ordered the immediate reinstatement of the elected board of the Milma Thiruvananthapuram Regional Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union, setting aside the state government's decision to dissolve the board and replace it with an administrative committee. A D
10 NOVEMBER 2026Bangladesh President Calls for Cooperative Reforms to Revive the Sector
Dhaka, November 8: Bangladesh President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called for comprehensive reforms in cooperative laws and governance to revive the country's declining cooperative movement and strengthen its competitiveness with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other institutions. Add
10 NOVEMBER 2026Madhya Pradesh Promotes Dairy Cooperatives to Increase Farmers’ Income
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister has reiterated the state government's commitment to strengthening the dairy sector and improving the income of farmers and livestock owners through cooperative-based milk production. In a message shared on social media, the Chief Minister highlighted the governm
10 NOVEMBER 2026Banas Dairy Emerges as Asia’s Largest Milk Producer, Expanding Its Cooperative Network Across Eight States
Gujarat: From a modest beginning in 1969 with just eight villages, Banas Dairy has grown into Asia’s largest milk-producing dairy cooperative, demonstrating the transformative potential of collective enterprise in strengthening rural economies. Highlighting this remarkable journey, the Ministry of C
30 OCTOBER 2026Amit Shah Calls for 25-Year Roadmap to Strengthen NCDC’s Financial Autonomy and Institutional Capacity
New Delhi: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has called on the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) to prepare an ambitious and comprehensive roadmap for the next 25 years, focusing on institutional reforms, financial autonomy and professional management. Addressing the Co
30 OCTOBER 2026From Corporate Layoffs to Collective Ownership: 800 Former CorroHealth Employees Plan Healthcare IT Cooperative Venture
Thiruvananthapuram: In a move towards collective entrepreneurship, around 800 IT professionals affected by the closure of US-based CorroHealth’s operations in Kerala are planning to launch a healthcare IT and medical coding venture through the cooperative model. The proposed Health Care IT and Reven
26 OCTOBER 2026Ashish Bhutani Chairs Regional Consultation on National Cooperative Training Framework in Guwahati
Guwahati, Assam: Dr. Ashish Bhutani, Secretary of the Ministry of Cooperation, chaired the Regional Consultation Meet on the National Cooperative Training Framework (NCTF) in Guwahati, Assam, on Friday. The consultation was jointly organised by the Ministry of Cooperation and Tribhuvan Sahkari Unive
26 OCTOBER 2026Cooperative Banks Serve 19 Lakh Beneficiaries Under Jan Dhan Yojana
New Delhi: Rural cooperative banks have served approximately 19 lakh beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), highlighting their contribution to expanding financial inclusion across rural and underserved communities, according to media reports. As of October 14, 2026, the tota
26 OCTOBER 2026Kerala Plans Cooperative Airline with Participation from 200 Societies
Kochi, Kerala: Kerala has taken a step towards expanding the cooperative movement into the aviation sector, with Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan announcing government approval for the Keralam Civil Aviation Development Cooperative Society to launch flight services. The proposed venture is being presen
22 OCTOBER 2026Digital Push: FPOs, PACS, Agri Scientists and Startups at one Platform
The government has taken another step towards making agricultural services more accessible digitally, with Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launching the upgraded Agri Welfare Portal to bring government schemes, financial assistance and reliable agricultural info
22 OCTOBER 2026Maha State Co-op Bank announces 14.25% Diwali Bonus for Employees
The Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank (MSC Bank) has announced a 14.25% bonus for its employees ahead of Diwali, bringing festive cheer to its workforce and reaffirming the bank’s commitment to recognising employee contributions. The bonus rate has steadily increased over the past eight years, risi
21 OCTOBER 2026Centre Reviews Cooperative Banking Reforms, Focuses on PACS–DCCB–StCB Network
New Delhi: The Ministry of Cooperation has reviewed key priorities for strengthening India’s cooperative banking network under the National Cooperation Policy 2025, with a focus on improving institutional capacity, expanding financial services and accelerating digital transformation. The high-level
21 OCTOBER 2026CRCS Orders Winding Up of Sai Seva Multi-State Cooperative Credit Society
Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra: The Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS) has ordered the winding up of Sai Seva Multi State Co-operative Credit Society Ltd., based in Kashti, Shrigonda taluka, Ahilyanagar district, citing serious financial irregularities, suspected misappropriation of funds a
21 OCTOBER 2026Uttar Pradesh Minister J.P.S. Rathore Attends Raebareli District Cooperative Bank AGM
Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh: Uttar Pradesh Minister J.P.S. Rathore attended the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the District Cooperative Bank Limited, Raebareli, highlighting the state government’s focus on strengthening cooperative institutions and improving farmers’ welfare. Sharing details of his pa
21 OCTOBER 2026Satej Patil-Led Panel Wins 16 Seats in Gokul Dairy Cooperative Election
Kolhapur, Maharashtra: The Congress-led Rajarshi Shahu Shetkari Samvichari Aghadi, headed by MLC Satej Patil, won 16 of the 25 seats in the election to the Kolhapur District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union, popularly known as Gokul. The Mahayuti-backed panel secured the remaining nine seats, accor
21 OCTOBER 2026IFFCO Chairman Dileep Sanghani Interacts with Women Cooperators During Eastern UP Visit
Deoria, Uttar Pradesh: IFFCO Chairman Dileep Sanghani’s visit to eastern Uttar Pradesh highlighted the role of grassroots engagement and women’s participation in strengthening the cooperative movement. During his visit to Deoria district, Sanghani interacted with members of the Mahila Multipurpose C