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More 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
New 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