Introduction
General Cooperative Policies/Congress Cell
One of the notable activities of the NCUI is to formulate policies and programmes which not only highlight the achievements of cooperatives but also set the directions for future growth of the cooperative in India. The Cooperative Congress is the mega event of the cooperative movement which reviews the trends of the movement and provides future projections. To highlight achievements of the cooperatives and to prepare future roadmap, NCUI organise the 17th Indian Cooperative Congress held on July 1-2, 2023, at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and Chaired by Hon’ble Cooperation Minister, Shri. Amit Shah, Ministry of Cooperation under the theme "Amrit Kaal: Prosperity through Cooperation for a Vibrant India," the event focused on strengthening the cooperative movement, showcasing best practices, and formulating future policies, featuring over 3,600 stakeholders.
The International Year of Cooperatives (IYC) 2025 was declared by the UN General Assembly to highlight the global impact of the cooperative model under the
theme "Cooperatives Build a Better World". The Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially launched the IYC 2025 at the ICA Global Cooperative Conference held in
November 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. This conference established an action plan for stakeholders to take concrete steps toward a just society
through cooperatives. It was celebrated from November 2024 to November 2025. The NCUI also organises a number of programmes during this period in line
with the Ministry of Cooperation.
Member Services
To provide service in case any member institution approaches for any kind of academic assistance/implication/difficulties faced by them and such reported difficulties are against the development of cooperatives in the country. The NCUI examines such issues and extend all possible support in solving the difficulties faced by the cooperative institutions.
Conferences/Seminars/Workshops
Organization of National/State Seminars/Workshops on important policy issues relating to cooperatives.
17th Indian Cooperative Congress
i. Follow-up action on implementation of the recommendations of 17th ICC.
ii. Compilation of action taken on the recommendations of 17th ICC by various organizations
iii. Review by the Executive Committee/Governing Council of NCUI and follow-up action thereon.
Liaison
Liaison with the National Level Cooperative Federations like NCDC, NABARD, RBI, NITI Aayog, Central and State Governments, ILO, ICA and other related international organizations.
Zonal Conferences
To organize Zonal Conferences to review progress/problems/ achievements of the cooperatives in the region and chalk out further policy directions.
Sectoral Study/Forum Meetings/Spl. Meetings
Organization of forum meetings on important topics/issues/problems.