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 State for Cooperation Krishan Pal Gurjar will attend the consultation as the Chief Guest. The meeting brings together key stakeholders from the cooperative sector to deliberate on strengthening cooperative education, professional training, capacity building and institutional coordination across the country.
In a Facebook post, Satish Marathe, former RBI Central Board Director, said he had arrived in Delhi to participate in the workshop aimed at formalising the National Cooperative Training Framework.
According to Marathe, the framework is envisaged for nationwide implementation across all cooperative sectors, with the active participation of key institutions, including the National Council for Cooperative Training (NCCT), National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI), LINAC and the Bankers Institute of Rural Development (BIRD).
The consultation aims to strengthen convergence among cooperative training institutions and establish a coordinated approach to education and capacity development.
The proposed framework is expected to promote a skilled, empowered and professionally equipped workforce capable of meeting the evolving needs of cooperative institutions.
The initiative aligns with the broader national vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat, recognising professional training and institutional capacity building as important elements in strengthening India's cooperative movement.