# conference hall (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover conference hall. Page: Feed: --- ## [Nepal Co-op Fed Chairman visits Gujarat Union, Meets Amin](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/nepal-co-op-fed-chairman-visits-gujarat-union-meets-amin/) _2026-08-26 · Staff Reporter · Indian Cooperative_ Former State Home Minister of Nepal and Chairman of the Nepal Cooperative Federation, Deepak Prakash Baskota, visited the Gujarat State Cooperative Union (GSCU) in Ahmedabad, where he held discussions with GSCU Chairman Ganshyambhai Amin on cooperative education, training and the development of the cooperative sector. During the visit, Baskota was briefed on the various activities \[…\] ## [Janta UCB, Wai (Satara) Polls: 3 Directors with 10-Year tenure clear scrutiny](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/janta-ucb-wai-satara-polls-3-directors-with-10-year-tenure-clear-scrutiny/) _2026-08-26 · Rohit Gupta · Indian Cooperative_ The recent clarification issued by the Maharashtra Cooperation Department on the 10-year tenure rule for cooperative bank directors appears to have had a significant on-ground impact, with three directors who have completed more than 10 consecutive years on the board clearing scrutiny in the election of Janata Urban Cooperative Bank, Wai, Satara. Speaking to Indian \[…\] ## [CRCS meets Multi-State Co-op Bank leaders in Mumbai](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/crcs-meets-multi-state-co-op-bank-leaders-in-mumbai/) _2026-08-26 · Rohit Gupta · Indian Cooperative_ The Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS), Shiv Pal Singh, on Tuesday held a meeting with senior leaders of Maharashtra-based Multi-State Cooperative Banks at the newly inaugurated office of the National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation (NUCFDC) in Mumbai. The two-and-a-half-hour meeting focused on challenges faced by Multi-State Cooperative Banks and suggestions… ## [Darekar named BJP Maharashtra Co-op Cell In-Charge](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/darekar-named-bjp-maharashtra-co-op-cell-in-charge/) _2026-08-26 · Parasnath · Indian Cooperative_ NCUI Governing Council Member and senior BJP leader from Maharashtra Pravin Darekar has been appointed as the In-Charge of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Cooperative Cell in Maharashtra. Darekar’s appointment assumes significance given Maharashtra’s strong cooperative network and the sector’s important role in the state’s rural economy. Soon after his appointment was announced, friends, followers… ## [RBI shortens CRR, SLR and Interest-Rate Relaxation for Co-op Banks](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/rbi-shortens-crr-slr-and-interest-rate-relaxation-for-co-op-banks/) _2026-08-26 · Staff Reporter · Indian Cooperative_ The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday shortened the temporary relaxation period for certain Non-Resident deposits mobilised by Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) and rural cooperative banks, advancing the cut-off date from September 30 to August 31, 2026. The move covers the CRR and SLR exemption available on specified fresh FCNR(B) and NRE deposits. For \[…\] ## [NCUI’s Youth Co-op awareness Program concludes](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/ncuis-youth-co-op-awareness-program-concludes/) _2026-08-26 · Staff Reporter · Indian Cooperative_ The 2-Day Youth Cooperative Awareness Programme, organised by the National Centre for Cooperative Education (NCCE) of NCUI, concluded successfully on 21 August 2026, with participants gaining practical insights into cooperative entrepreneurship and management. On the concluding day, Anurag, Deputy Director, NCUI, addressed participants on “Cooperative Entrepreneurship for Youth”, while S.… ## [Assam-Gujarat Ministers discuss Sugar Prices, Co-ops](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/assam-gujarat-ministers-discuss-sugar-prices-co-ops/) _2026-08-26 · Staff Reporter · Indian Cooperative_ Assam Cooperation Minister Kaushik Rai held high-level discussions with Gujarat’s top cooperation and agriculture leadership at the Gujarat Secretariat, focusing on sugar price stability, market intervention and strengthening the cooperative sector in Assam. Rai met Gujarat Cooperation Minister Jitubhai Vaghani, MoS Rameshbhai Katara and Gujarat State Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories Ltd… ## [Telangana Co-op Delegation visits IFFCO Nano Fertiliser Plant](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/telangana-co-op-delegation-visits-iffco-nano-fertiliser-plant/) _2026-08-26 · Parasnath · Indian Cooperative_ A 25-member delegation from the Telangana Cooperative Department visited the IFFCO Nano Fertiliser Plant in Bengaluru from 18–21 August 2026 as part of an exposure and learning programme. The delegation comprised District Cooperative Officers (DCOs), PACS Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), IFFCO Field Officers and Agricultural Graduate Trainees (AGTs). During the visit, participants gained… ## [Uttarakhand Cabinet approves Co-op Policy 2026](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/uttarakhand-cabinet-approves-co-op-policy-2026/) _2026-08-26 · Staff Reporter · Indian Cooperative_ Uttarakhand has approved its State Cooperative Policy 2026, setting a 10-year roadmap to transform cooperatives into engines of rural growth, entrepreneurship and employment. The policy, cleared by the state Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday, aligns with the National Cooperative Policy 2025 while addressing Uttarakhand’s unique mountain economy, small landholdings,… ## [Ankit elected Unopposed as IFFDC Vice-Chairman](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/ankit-elected-unopposed-as-iffdc-vice-chairman/) _2026-08-26 · Amit Awana · Indian Cooperative_ The Cooperative Election Authority (CEA) has approved the election of Unnao (Uttar Pradesh)-based cooperative leader Ankit Parihar as Vice-Chairman of Indian Farm Forestry Development Cooperative Ltd. (IFFDC), a subsidiary of IFFCO. The approval was conveyed on Tuesday. Parihar, representing PFFCS, Bara Jhagarpur, in Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh, was elected unopposed to the post. 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The clarification follows a legal opinion issued by the Law and Judiciary Department \[…\] ## [Rejecting Ethanol Blame, NFCSF backs Govt Measures on Sugar Prices](https://www.indiancooperative.com/from-states/rejecting-ethanol-blame-nfcsf-backs-govt-measures-on-sugar-prices/) _2026-08-22 · Staff Reporter · Indian Cooperative_ The National Cooperative Sugar Federation (NFCSF) has assured the Government of India of its full support in implementing measures aimed at containing the sharp rise in sugar prices across the country, while calling for steps to protect financially stressed cooperative sugar mills from further losses. NFCSF President Harshvardhan Patil said the sudden price escalation had \[…\] ## [ICA marks 131 Years of Global Cooperation](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/ica-marks-131-years-of-global-cooperation/) _2026-08-22 · Parasnath · Indian Cooperative_ The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) has marked 131 years of the global cooperative movement, highlighting the enduring role of cooperation in bringing people together across generations, countries and changing historical circumstances. In a social media message, the ICA said cooperation has consistently united people around shared needs and common ground, reflecting the movement’s… ## [Amreli FPO holds Farmers’ Meeting in Vankiya](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/amreli-fpo-holds-farmers-meeting-in-vankiya/) _2026-08-22 · Staff Reporter · Indian Cooperative_ The Amreli Farmer Producer and Processing Cooperative Society Limited organised a farmers’ meeting at Vankiya village as part of a series of grassroots outreach programmes aimed at strengthening engagement with farmers. The meeting was inaugurated by lighting the traditional lamp and was organised under the initiative of Manish Sanghani, Chairman of the Amreli District Cooperative \[…\] ## [NDDB shares India’s Dairy Co-op Model with Sri Lanka](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/nddb-shares-indias-dairy-co-op-model-with-sri-lanka/) _2026-08-22 · Amit Awana · Indian Cooperative_ NDDB Chairman Dr Meenesh Shah interacted with dairy farmers and professionals from Sri Lanka participating in an international training programme on “Dairy Development through Cooperative Business Model” at the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Anand. Organised in coordination with the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka, the programme seeks to strengthen regional cooperation and \[…\] ## [Bihar for Primary Sugar Co-op Societies in notified areas](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/bihar-for-primary-sugar-co-op-societies-in-notified-areas/) _2026-08-22 · Parasnath · Indian Cooperative_ The Bihar Government has approved the formation of Primary Sugar Mill Cooperative Societies in the notified reserved areas, or command areas, of cooperative sugar mills, marking a significant step towards strengthening the institutional link between sugarcane growers and cooperative mills. The approval will enable sugarcane farmers in the command areas to organise themselves into primary-level \[…\] ## [Saraswat Bank opens new Branch in Udaipur](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/saraswat-bank-opens-new-branch-in-udaipur/) _2026-08-22 · Amit Awana · Indian Cooperative_ Saraswat Bank has expanded its banking network in Rajasthan with the opening of a new branch in Udaipur, aimed at bringing secure, seamless and trusted banking services closer to customers in the city. The new branch is located at Ground and First Floor, Plot No. 14A, Durga Plaza, Shiv Park Colony, Durga Nursery Main Road, \[…\] ## [CICOPA webinar to highlight Palestine’s Co-op Movement](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/cicopa-webinar-to-highlight-palestines-co-op-movement/) _2026-08-22 · Staff Reporter · Indian Cooperative_ CICOPA, in collaboration with CICOPA Asia Pacific, will organise an online webinar on September 7 to examine the cooperative movement in Palestine and the challenges faced by cooperatives amid the ongoing crisis. Titled “Cooperatives in Times of Crisis: Cooperative Movement in Palestine and Kalandia Camp Women’s Handicraft Cooperative,” the webinar will feature Sahar Farraj, a \[…\] ## [Nagaland Plans to boost Co-operative Value Chains](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/nagaland-plans-to-boost-co-operative-value-chains/) _2026-08-21 · Staff Reporter · Indian Cooperative_ A key discussion on establishing a Strategic Cooperation Framework to strengthen cooperative value chains in Nagaland was held on Wednesday, at the Office of the Registrar of Cooperative Societies (RCS). The meeting brought together representatives of the Nagaland State Cooperative Bank Ltd., MARCOFED and other relevant stakeholders to explore greater coordination and collaboration across the \[…\] ## [Raut questions NUCFDC takeover of Apex Bank Property](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/raut-questions-nucfdc-takeover-of-apex-bank-property/) _2026-08-21 · Staff Reporter · Indian Cooperative_ Rajya Sabha MP and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader from Maharashtra Sanjay Raut has accused the Centre of undermining Maharashtra’s urban cooperative banking sector, alleging that the property of the Apex Urban Cooperative Bank of Maharashtra and Goa was handed over to the National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation (NUCFDC) without the consent or consultation \[…\] ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IpJxPBLU5OSA) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [IFFCO-TOKIO Ties with Calicut City Service Co-op](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/iffco-tokio-ties-with-calicut-city-service-co-op/) _2026-08-21 · Parasnath · Indian Cooperative_ IFFCO-TOKIO General Insurance has strengthened its presence in Kerala through a partnership with Calicut City Service Co-operative Society, aimed at making reliable insurance solutions more accessible to members and their families. The partnership brings together two organisations with a shared commitment to creating meaningful value for the community. Through the association, IFFCO-TOKIO said it… ## [NCDC’s Roadmap to Strengthen Co-op Handloom Sector](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/ncdcs-roadmap-to-strengthen-co-op-handloom-sector/) _2026-08-21 · Staff Reporter · Indian Cooperative_ The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) organised a workshop on “Cooperative Handloom Sector in India – Current Status and Way Forward” at its headquarters in New Delhi, bringing key stakeholders together to discuss strategies for strengthening the sector and ensuring its sustainable growth. Representatives from 14 state-level handloom federations and cooperative societies… ## [Co-operatives join to boost Fish Farming and Exports](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/co-operatives-join-to-boost-fish-farming-and-exports/) _2026-08-21 · Parasnath · Indian Cooperative_ A stakeholder interaction programme was held at the Tilapia Cluster in Raipur, bringing together more than 600 fish farmers, co-operative societies, Fish Farmer Producer Organisations (FFPOs), startups and entrepreneurs to discuss opportunities and challenges in the sector. Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Government of India, interacted with stakeholders associated with… ## [Latur DCCB nears Rs 10,000 Crore Business Mark](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/latur-dccb-nears-rs-10000-crore-business-mark/) _2026-08-21 · Ajay Jha · Indian Cooperative_ The Latur District Central Cooperative Bank is steadily emerging as a key driver of rural economic growth, with its total business nearing the Rs 10,000-crore milestone, according to a review presented at its general body meeting. Established as an independent institution in 1984, the bank has expanded its network to 123 branches. Over the past five years, \[…\] ## [AP Brahmin Co-op Credit gets Six-Month Extension](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/ap-brahmin-co-op-credit-gets-six-month-extension/) _2026-08-21 · Staff Reporter · Indian Cooperative_ The Andhra Pradesh Government has extended the tenure of the existing Official Person-In-Charge of the A.P. Brahmin Cooperative Credit Society Limited, Vijayawada, for another six months, from August 5, 2026, to February 4, 2027. The decision was issued on Thursday by the Agriculture & Cooperation Department. The extension will remain in force until the society \[…\] ## [Maha may ease 10-Year Election Hurdle for Co-op Bank Directors](https://www.indiancooperative.com/from-states/maharashtra-may-ease-10-year-election-hurdle-for-co-op-bank-directors/) _2026-08-21 · Ajay Jha · Indian Cooperative_ In a development that could bring relief to cooperative bank directors facing a 10-year election restriction, the Maharashtra Cooperation Department is reportedly examining a legal opinion that questions the Returning Officer’s authority to enforce the restriction at the nomination stage. The opinion by Vidyadhar Anaskar, Administrator of MSC Bank, argues that while the 10-year tenure \[…\] ## [Smaller the UCB, bigger the risks in Digital era: RBI Deputy Governor](https://www.indiancooperative.com/from-states/smaller-the-ucb-bigger-the-risks-in-digital-era-rbi-deputy-governor/) _2026-08-21 · Rohit Gupta · Indian Cooperative_ Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) may be smaller in size, but they face an increasingly complex and global risk environment, Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Swaminathan J. has warned. Addressing the Mission SAKSHAM programme for UCB directors, managing directors and CEOs in Telangana, Swaminathan said rapid digitisation has changed the nature of risks facing smaller \[…\] ## [PACS computerization: MoC focuses on Credit, HR & Digital Services](https://www.indiancooperative.com/from-states/pacs-computerization-ministry-focuses-on-credit-hr-digital-services/) _2026-08-21 · Amit Awana · Indian Cooperative_ The Ministry of Cooperation has stepped up its review of the nationwide computerisation of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), with the 7th meeting of the National Level Monitoring and Implementation Committee focusing on faster implementation, stronger digital operations and improved services for farmers. The meeting was held at Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, New Delhi, under \[…\] ## [Prabhu discusses Agriculture, Co-ops with Team IFFCO](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/prabhu-discusses-agriculture-co-ops-with-team-iffco/) _2026-08-20 · Staff Reporter · Indian Cooperative_ Former Union Minister Suresh Prabhu held an engaging interaction with the IFFCO team and discussed key challenges and opportunities before Indian agriculture and the cooperative sector. The wide-ranging discussion covered changing cropping patterns, shrinking land holdings, water resources, the growing role of artificial intelligence and technology, agricultural inputs and fertilizers, youth… ## [NCUI exposes Students to Co-op Dairy Operations](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/ncui-exposes-students-to-co-op-dairy-operations/) _2026-08-20 · Amit Awana · Indian Cooperative_ The Coop Connect Division of the National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI) organised a study visit to the Mother Dairy plant at Patparganj, New Delhi, on August 17, introducing school students to the functioning of the cooperative movement and a modern dairy enterprise. The visit was organised for 37 students and two faculty members, Shikha \[…\] ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Zy3h0X7TUfJ5) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [DNS Bank Re-elects Ganesh Dhargalkar as Chairman](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/dns-bank-re-elects-ganesh-dhargalkar-as-chairman/) _2026-08-20 · Staff Reporter · Indian Cooperative_ Maharashtra-based Dombivli Nagari Sahakari Bank (DNS Bank) has re-elected Ganesh Dhargalkar as Chairman, while Abhijit Marathe has been elected as the new Vice Chairman of the bank. Marathe succeeds Nandini Kulkarni, who served as Vice Chairperson in the previous Board. The development follows the approval granted by the Cooperative Election Authority (CEA) under the Union \[…\] ## [Sanghani highlights Co-ops’ Role in Farmers’ meet in Chalala](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/sanghani-highlights-co-ops-role-in-farmers-meet-in-chalala/) _2026-08-20 · Staff Reporter · Indian Cooperative_ IFFCO Chairman Dileep Sanghani highlighted the role of cooperatives in strengthening farmers’ incomes and creating better opportunities from production to markets and exports at a Sahakar Samvad and Kisan Sabha held at Chalala in Gujarat. Sanghani said the Centre’s formation of three new national cooperative societies focusing on seeds, organic farming and exports would help \[…\] ## [NAFED to host FPO BizCONNECT to boost Market Linkages](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/nafed-to-host-fpo-bizconnect-to-boost-market-linkages/) _2026-08-20 · Staff Reporter · Indian Cooperative_ The National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) will organise FPO BizCONNECT on August 21 at the NCUI Auditorium and Convention Centre in New Delhi, bringing together Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), buyers and sellers to strengthen market linkages and promote sustainable business growth. The initiative aims to provide FPOs with a platform to explore \[…\] ## [Assam makes Co-op society registration fully online](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/assam-makes-co-op-society-registration-fully-online/) _2026-08-20 · Parasnath · Indian Cooperative_ Assam has taken a major step towards improving the ease of doing business by making the registration of cooperative societies fully online, Cooperation Minister Kaushik Rai announced in a post on X. Sharing details of the decision taken at the Assam Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, Rai said the reform \[…\] ## [NCDC, NDDB hold national workshop on dairy](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/ncdc-nddb-hold-national-workshop-on-dairy/) _2026-08-20 · Amit Awana · Indian Cooperative_ The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) jointly hosted a National Workshop on “Emerging Opportunities in the Dairy & Livestock Sector through Cooperatives” at the NDDB Campus in Anand, Gujarat, on Tuesday. The workshop brought together key stakeholders to deliberate on the evolving cooperative landscape, technological advancements,… ## [MP CM holds key talks with Bhutani on Cooperation](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/mp-cm-holds-key-talks-with-bhutani-on-cooperation/) _2026-08-20 · Amit Awana · Indian Cooperative_ Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav held a key meeting with Union Ministry of Cooperation Secretary Ashish Kumar Bhutani and National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) Chairman Meenesh Shah at Samatva Bhawan. The meeting focused on strengthening the cooperative and dairy sectors in Madhya Pradesh and exploring new opportunities for their expansion. Discussions centred on \[…\] ## [Maharashtra Govt acts on Co-op Housing Society issues](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/maharashtra-govt-acts-on-co-op-housing-society-issues/) _2026-08-20 · Staff Reporter · Indian Cooperative_ A special meeting was held under the chairmanship of Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule to address pending issues faced by thousands of cooperative housing societies in the state, particularly those related to self-redevelopment and concessions involving the Revenue Department. The meeting discussed various concerns of cooperative housing societies, including issues related to… ## [Arunachal Apex Bank unveils new Conference Hall](https://www.indiancooperative.com/co-op-news-snippets/arunachal-apex-bank-unveils-new-conference-hall/) _2026-08-20 · Parasnath · Indian Cooperative_ Arunachal Pradesh has strengthened its cooperative infrastructure with the inauguration of a new Conference Hall at the Arunachal Pradesh State Apex Bank Ltd. Minister for Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperation and Transport Ojing Tasing inaugurated the modern facility, which is designed to provide a better-equipped space for meetings, coordination and institutional decision-making. The…