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V. Muraleedharan
India

V. Muraleedharan

Founder President · National Yuva Cooperative Society Ltd. (NYCS)

Last updated: 15/9/2026Kerala
Driven by the foundational philosophy of "Yuva Vikas se Rashtra Vikas" (National Development through Youth Development), Shri V. Muraleedharan—a distinguished Indian statesman, veteran social leader, and currently an MLA in the Kerala Legislative Assembly following a prominent tenure as a Union Minister of State and Rajya Sabha Member—has dedicated a major portion of his life to pioneering initiatives at the intersection of youth affairs and economic self-reliance. As the Founder President and current Board Director of the National Yuva Cooperative Society Ltd. (NYCS), he modernized the cooperative sector by introducing professional management, digital governance, and youth-focused public-private partnerships. Under his strategic vision, NYCS established vocational training networks like NYCS-SAMARTH, expanded affordable healthcare through Jan Aushadhi Kendras, facilitated Yuva Sahakar schemes, and promoted grassroots sports. His extensive leadership journey includes serving as the Vice Chairman and Director General of Nehru Yuva Kendra and convener of the Youth Employment Generation Task Force, establishing a lasting legacy of transforming youth into self-reliant job creators.
Cooperative sector involvement
Shri V. Muraleedharan is a prominent Indian politician, veteran social leader, and currently an MLA in the Kerala Legislative Assembly. He previously served as the Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, as well as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Maharashtra. Guided by the principle "Yuva Vikas se Rashtra Vikas" (National Development through Youth Development), his career is marked by extensive efforts to foster youth empowerment, social welfare, and economic self-reliance across India. As the Founder President and current Board Director of the National Yuva Cooperative Society Ltd. (NYCS), he modernized the cooperative sector by introducing digital governance, professional management frameworks, and public-private partnerships focused on youth employment. His key institutional contributions include establishing NYCS-SAMARTH vocational training centers, expanding Jan Aushadhi Kendras for affordable healthcare, organizing Yuva Sahakar schemes, and promoting grassroots sports. Over his public life, Muraleedharan has held vital national positions, including Vice Chairman and Director General of the Nehru Yuva Kendra, convener for the Youth Employment Generation Task Force, and two terms as the State President of the BJP in Kerala.

1999 – Present · All States · Multi-State Multi-Purpose Cooperative / Youth Affairs & Development

Founder President

National Yuva Cooperative Society Ltd. (NYCS)

Envisioned and established NYCS to promote youth-led economic self-reliance. Modernized the cooperative sector by introducing professional management, digital governance, and structured public-private partnerships focused on youth employment. Oversees initiatives such as NYCS-SAMARTH vocational training centers, Jan Aushadhi Kendras, Yuva Sahakar schemes, and micro-savings/sports networks nationwide.

Notable roles & positions
A summary of key public, political, and institutional positions held across national and state governance:

2019 – 2024 · New Delhi, India

Union Minister of State

Ministry of External Affairs & Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India

Handled key diplomatic and legislative responsibilities in the Union Council of Ministers. Served as Government Deputy Chief Whip in the Rajya Sabha.

2018 – 2024 · New Delhi / Maharashtra

Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha)

Parliament of India

Represented Maharashtra in the upper house and served on key parliamentary committees, including the Standing Committee on External Affairs.

1999 – Present · India (National)

Founder President / Director on Board

National Yuva Cooperative Society Ltd. (NYCS)

Envisioned and established NYCS to build youth-led cooperative enterprises, introducing digital governance and youth skill empowerment initiatives nationwide.

Present · Kazhakootam, Kerala, India

Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)

Kerala Legislative Assembly

Elected to represent the Kazhakootam constituency in the Kerala State Assembly.

Contributions & impact
Key initiatives and policy contributions driven to modernize the cooperative sector and promote youth empowerment:

Cooperative Sector Modernization & Youth Employment

1999

Transformed the traditional agrarian cooperative framework by introducing digital governance, professional management practices, and youth-centric public-private partnerships across India.

Notable works
Key institutional initiatives and programs established to drive youth skill development, economic empowerment, and self-reliance
  • NYCS-SAMARTH Skill Development Centers2015

    National Yuva Cooperative Society Ltd. (NYCS)

    Established vocational training centers to provide technical skills, hands-on industrial training, and job-market readiness for youth across urban and rural regions.

  • National Yuva Cooperative Society Ltd. (NYCS)1999

    Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act

    Envisioned and founded a nationwide multi-purpose cooperative entity aimed at promoting economic self-reliance among Indian youth through entrepreneurship, skill training, and micro-financing.

Awards & honors

Youth Leadership & Cooperative Pioneer Recognition

1999

National Yuva Cooperative Society Ltd. (NYCS)

Recognized for pioneering the institutionalization of youth-led cooperative networks across India and transforming traditional cooperative structures into self-sustaining enterprise platforms.

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