Cooperatives

Govt takes steps to raise PACS income, create jobs in rural areas

Govt takes steps to raise PACS income, create jobs in rural areas

The Government has taken key steps to raise the income of Primary Agricultural Credit...

Shah reviews computerisation of Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies office

Shah reviews computerisation of Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies office

A software and portal is being developed which is targeted to be launched by June-end. Reviewing...

Govt allows 2,000 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) to open Jan Aushadhi Kendras  

Govt allows 2,000 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) to open Jan Aushadhi Kendras  

Government of India has decided to allow 2,000 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies...

Two books released on the life of IFFCO MD Dr U S Awasthi

Two books released on the life of IFFCO MD Dr U S Awasthi

Two books have been released on the life of IFFCO MD Dr U S Awasthi. Titled “The...

1,100 new FPOs to be set up in cooperative sector, NCDC will allocate

1,100 new FPOs to be set up in cooperative sector, NCDC will allocate

Under the scheme, a target of establishing 1,100 additional FPOs has been allocated...

IFFCO integrating drone, nano DAP and Urea, AI for 'Smart Farming'

IFFCO integrating drone, nano DAP and Urea, AI for 'Smart Farming'

DRONAI is an integrated program that promotes foliar application of Nano fertilisers...

New cooperative policy to raise farmers' income: Govt

New cooperative policy to raise farmers' income: Govt

The central government is soon bringing out a new cooperative policy to increase...

Govt to allow PACS to convert wholesale petrol pumps into retail outlets

Govt to allow PACS to convert wholesale petrol pumps into retail outlets

PACS will also be given priority in allotment of new petrol/diesel dealerships to...

IFFCO achieves highest ever profit of PBT Rs 4000cr; braces for Agri 2.0

IFFCO achieves highest ever profit of PBT Rs 4000cr; braces for Agri 2.0

IFFCO has witnessed two major developments this financial year (2022-23) -- its...

Central govt doles out ten thousand crore fund aiming to boost cooperative sector in Haryana

Central govt doles out ten thousand crore fund aiming to boost cooperative sector in Haryana

The Centre on Tuesday sanctioned Rs 10,000 crore to the Haryana Government through...

Fertilizer Minister Mansukh Mandaviya dedicates IFFCO's two Nano Urea manufacturing plants to the nation

Fertilizer Minister Mansukh Mandaviya dedicates IFFCO's two Nano Urea manufacturing plants to the nation

Two additional Nano Urea Plants by IFFCO, world’s No. 1 processed fertilizer cooperative...

National level multi-state seed coop mooted to plant seeds of prosperity

National level multi-state seed coop mooted to plant seeds of prosperity

The country’s three leading cooperatives, including IFFCO, KRIBHCO and NAFED alogn...

Govt seeks to tap organic food market via coops

Govt seeks to tap organic food market via coops

The government is making efforts to tap the Rs 10 lakh crore global organic food...

Budget will boost Coop Development: NCUI President

Budget will boost Coop Development: NCUI President

By giving due priority to cooperatives in accordance with the government’s slogan...

IFFCO, Amul, NAFED, Kribhco, NCDC to promote national export coop society with Rs 2,000-cr share capital

IFFCO, Amul, NAFED, Kribhco, NCDC to promote national export coop society with Rs 2,000-cr share capital

A national-level cooperative organic society, cooperative seed society and cooperative...

Budget should exempt cooperatives from Income Tax: DN Thakur

Budget should exempt cooperatives from Income Tax: DN Thakur

Cooperatives focus on people, not on capital. So, the government should focus on...

Padma Shri for Dr A.K. Singh, Whose Basmati Varieties Transformed Farmer Incomes

Celebrated agricultural scientist Dr Ashok Kumar Singh has been selected for the Padma Shri for his pioneering work in basmati rice...

National

Industry Looks to Budget 2026 for Big Push on Bio-Economy, Small Farmers and Dairy Sector Resilience

Ahead of Union Budget 2026–27, industry leaders and development experts are calling for targeted support to accelerate India’s bio-economy,...

National

US Signals Possible Rollback of 25% Tariff on India as Russian Oil Purchases Decline

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted that the 25% punitive tariff on India, linked to its Russian oil imports, could be lifted...

National

Rising South American Supplies, Weak Demand Drag Global Oilseed Prices Into Early 2026

Global oilseed prices softened toward late 2025 and early 2026 as improved South American supply prospects and subdued demand weighed...

International

Mission for Self-Reliance in Fertilizers Likely in Budget 2026–27 to Cut Import Dependence

To reduce rising imports of fertilizers and to improve soil health, the central government is preparing a Mission for Self-Reliance...

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CropLife India Flags Risks in Online Sale of Unauthorised Pesticides, Seeks Stronger Oversight

Industry body CropLife India has cautioned against the unchecked sale of unauthorised pesticides on e-commerce platforms, highlighting...

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