The National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) has signed two significant Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening India’s cooperative export ecosystem, with a focus on Punjab and Ladakh.
In Chandigarh on March 24, 2026, NCEL entered into an agreement with Markfed Punjab to boost exports of agricultural and allied produce from the state. The MoU was signed by NCEL Managing Director Unupom Kausik and Markfed Punjab Managing Director Girish Dayalan.
The collaboration aims to expand global market access, enhance quality standards to meet international requirements, and build efficient, sustainable value chains that improve price realization for farmers. Officials said the partnership will leverage cooperative networks to strengthen export readiness and enhance rural incomes.
Earlier, on March 19, 2026, NCEL signed another MoU with the Horticulture Department of Ladakh at its headquarters in New Delhi. The agreement was signed by Unupom Kausik and Director Horticulture Tsewang Punchok in the presence of senior officials.
This long-term collaboration will focus on identifying and promoting export-worthy agricultural and allied commodities from Ladakh’s cooperative societies. It will also provide market linkages, procurement support, and help develop sustainable and profitable value chains tailored to the region’s unique conditions.
The initiative seeks to showcase Ladakh’s distinctive produce, including apricots, wool, seabuckthorn, and high-altitude organic products, in international markets.
NCEL works as India’s umbrella organisation for cooperative exports. These initiatives reflect its commitment to “Sahkar Se Samriddhi,” aiming to empower farmers and cooperatives across regions, including frontier areas, while positioning India as a trusted supplier in global agri-markets.