The Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management (VAMNICOM), Pune, conducted its second four-day exposure visit programme for officials of the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS), Cooperative Election Authority (CEA) and Cooperative Ombudsman from 27 to 30 October 2026. The programme aimed to strengthen participants’ understanding of the cooperative movement, cooperative business models and the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002, through a classroom session and visits to cooperative institutions and a farmer producer company.
Key Developments & Strategic Framework
The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Suva Kanta Mohanty, Director, VAMNICOM and CICTAB. In his inaugural address, Dr. Mohanty expressed his gratitude to the Ministry and the participants for their support in making the programme possible. He highlighted the importance of field-based learning and noted that visiting institutions and learning from their experiences can provide a deeper understanding of how cooperatives function.
Detailing the operational roadmap, dr. Mohanty emphasised that motivation and education play an important role in the success of cooperative institutions. He observed that while cooperatives are widely discussed, their working and achievements can be better understood by examining successful examples. He also shared his personal experiences associated various successful cooperatives and spoke
Looking Forward: Strategic Roadmap
Administrative bodies and departmental task forces will maintain active oversight across designated implementation cycles, ensuring scheduled deliverables translate into tangible public outcomes.
