17th Indian Cooperative Congress

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 17th Indian Cooperative Congress (ICC) on the 1st July at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.

An overview of the news

• The National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI) is organizing the two-day event with the theme "Amrit Kaal: Prosperity through Cooperation for a Vibrant India."

• The Union Home and Cooperation Minister, Amit Shah, will chair the congress.

• The Indian Cooperative Congress aims to discuss various trends in the cooperative movement, showcase best practices adopted by successful cooperatives, and deliberate on the challenges faced by the cooperative world.

• An exhibition will also be held during the congress, showcasing various products of Self-Help Groups and NCUI Cooperative Education Field Projects under the banner of NCUI HAAT.

• The event is expected to connect approximately five crore members live during the congress.

About National Cooperative Union of India

• It is the apex organization representing the entire cooperative movement in India.

• It was established in 1929 as the All India Cooperative Institutes Association.

• Through the merger of the Indian Provincial Cooperative Banks' Association with the All India Cooperative Institutes Association, it was reorganized as the Indian Cooperative Union. 

• In 1961, it took on its current name as the National Cooperative Union of India.

• Since its inception, the NCUI has been at the forefront of the cooperative movement in India, acting as a torchbearer.

• The NCUI plays a vital role in promoting and supporting cooperative initiatives throughout the country.