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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
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
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
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
14 OCTOBER 2026More Than 1,200 Cooperative Banks Join I4C Cybersecurity Network
New Delhi: More than 1,200 cooperative banks have been onboarded onto the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) platform, marking a step towards strengthening cybersecurity and combating digital financial fraud in the cooperative banking sector. The Union Ministry of Cooperation announced the
12 OCTOBER 2026New Central Silk Board Rules Bring Cooperative Societies Under Adjudication Framework
New Delhi, October 12, 2026: The Ministry of Textiles has notified the Central Silk Board (Adjudication and Manner of Holding Inquiry and Imposition of Penalty) Rules, 2026 , explicitly including cooperative societies within the scope of the new framework for adjudicating specified violations. Notif
08 OCTOBER 2026Dileep Sanghani Congratulates PM Modi on 25 Years in Public Service
New Delhi: IFFCO Chairman and International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) Global Board Director Dileep Sanghani has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years in public service as the head of government. In his message, Sanghani highlighted Modi’s leadership and its contribution
06 OCTOBER 2026NCEL and Sri Lanka’s COOPFED Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperative Trade
New Delhi/Colombo: The National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) and Sri Lanka’s COOPFED have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in the supply of essential food commodities from India to Sri Lanka. The agreement seeks to facilitate a stable and uninterrup
06 OCTOBER 2026Cooperation Ministry Reviews Implementation of ‘Sahakar Van’ Project
New Delhi, October 5, 2026: The Ministry of Cooperation reviewed the progress and implementation framework of the ‘Sahakar Van Project’ , an initiative aimed at encouraging cooperative institutions to participate in plantation, environmental conservation and related activities. Dr. Ashish Bhutani, S
03 OCTOBER 2026Amit Shah to Launch Dairy and Cooperative Projects in Madhya Pradesh and Telangana
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to participate in the Gopalak Sammelan in Bhopal on October 3 , where several dairy and cooperative-sector projects in Madhya Pradesh will be launched and inaugurated. Among the major projects is a proposed 3 lakh litres-per-day milk process
30 SEPTEMBER 2026Amit Shah Highlights Cooperative Approach to Boost Livestock Farmers’ Income in Bengal
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has highlighted a cooperative-led approach to improving the income of livestock farmers in West Bengal through better animal breeds, improved husbandry practices and stronger market linkages. Speaking on the initiative, Shah said livestock farmers would
30 SEPTEMBER 2026Cooperation Ministry Reviews Cooperative Schemes in West Bengal, Sets March 2027 Targets
The Ministry of Cooperation conducted a high-level review meeting in New Delhi to assess the implementation of various cooperative-sector initiatives in West Bengal and establish action plans for achieving targeted milestones by March 2027 . The meeting was chaired by Dr. Ashish Bhutani, Secretary,
29 SEPTEMBER 2026CRCS Issues Winding-Up Order for Moneyedge Multi-State Cooperative Society
The Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS) has issued a winding-up order against Moneyedge Multi-State Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd., Maharashtra , formerly known as Jivan Multi-State Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society Ltd. The development follows proceedings initiated by the CRCS
11 AUGUST 2026Government to roll out 20-year cooperative policy; aims 2 lakh PACS by February 2026: Amit Shah
NEW DELHI: In a sweeping reform aimed at reviving India's cooperative movement and boost employment, Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah on Monday announced that the National Cooperative Policy 2025–2045 will be unveiled soon, to establish at least one cooperative in every Indian village w
11 AUGUST 2026Railway cooperative societies asked to align bye-laws with amended Act
Cooperative Election Authority (CEA) on Monday called on railway employee cooperative societies to align their bylaws with amended legislation, as the regulator works to strengthen democratic governance in the sector. The meeting brought together representatives from 16 multi-state cooperative socie