Important Notice/Alerts
UN International Year of Cooperatives 2025
The UN International Year of Cooperatives 2025 (UN-IYC 2025) was launched at the ICA Global Cooperative Conference and General Assembly held in New Delhi, with the theme ‘Cooperatives Build a Better World’. The conference attracted around 3000 delegates from over 100 countries who discussed how cooperatives build prosperity for all.
The theme of the conference, "Cooperatives Build Prosperity for All," aligns with the Indian Government’s vision of “Sahkar Se Samriddhi” (Prosperity through Cooperation). The event held discussions, panel sessions, and workshops, addressing the challenges and opportunities faced by cooperatives worldwide in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in areas such as poverty alleviation, gender equality, and sustainable economic growth.
Prime Minister also launched a commemorative postal stamp, symbolising India’s commitment to the cooperative movement. The stamp showcases a lotus with five petals to represent the five elements of nature (Panchatatva), highlighting cooperatives' commitment to environmental, social, and economic sustainability. The design also incorporates sectors like agriculture, dairy, fisheries, consumer cooperatives, and housing, with a drone symbolising the role of modern technology in agriculture.
To know more about Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India’s initiatives for cooperative societies follow on ‘X’ https://x.com/MinOfCooperatn & visit website: https://www.cooperation.gov.in/
