NCUI pleased to host Dr. Paul Thambar, Associate Professor, Monash Business School, Monash University, Melbourne Australia. The recent initiatives and overview of the Indian Cooperative Movement & NCUI’s activities was presented by Mr. Ritesh Dey, Executive Director (IR), in the presence of Mr. Ashish Dwivedi, Mr. Rajeev Sharma, Executive Directors, and Ms. Inderpreet Kaur, Assistant Director (IR). The “Coop Kitchen” initiative was highlighted as a model of innovation within the cooperative framework. Dr. Thambar appreciated NCUI’s role and commended the initiative, also enjoyed the hospitality of Coop Kitchen. Engaging with global academia continues to enrich the cooperative movement.