Krishan Pal Gurjar

The National Cooperative Training Framework (NCTF) will bring together key stakeholders at the Final National-Level Consultation on Convergence and Validation to deliberate on strengthening cooperative education, training, capacity building and institutional coordination across the country. The consultation will be graced by Shri @KPGBJP, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Cooperation, as the Chief Guest. 🗓️ 04 November 2026 🕙 10:00 AM onwards 📍 Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi A significant step towards building a skilled, empowered and professionally equipped cooperative sector, contributing to the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat. #EmpoweringCooperatives #SahkarSeSamriddhi

On 4 November 2026, the Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Cooperation, Shri @KPGBJP, inaugurated the National Cooperative Training Framework (NCTF) during the Final National-Level Consultation on Convergence and Validation at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, by lighting the traditional lamp. The consultation marks an important step towards strengthening cooperative education, training, capacity building and institutional coordination across the country, with a shared vision of building a robust and empowered cooperative sector. The occasion was graced by the presence of Dr. @ASHISHBHUTANI14, Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation; Prof. (Dr.) S. P. Singh, Vice Chancellor, Tribhuvan Sahkari University; other distinguished dignitaries; and key stakeholders from the cooperative sector. #SahkarSeSamriddhi #EmpoweringCooperatives

Addressing the Final National-Level Consultation on Convergence and Validation of the National Cooperative Training Framework (NCTF) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, Dr. @ASHISHBHUTANI14, Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation, emphasised the need for a robust, inclusive and quality-driven training ecosystem to strengthen the cooperative movement across the country. He highlighted the importance of developing standardised curricula, training methodologies and certification mechanisms, leveraging digital platforms and Artificial Intelligence, strengthening existing training institutions, and ensuring capacity building for diverse stakeholders across nearly 8.5 lakh cooperative institutions. He also reaffirmed the Ministry of Cooperation’s full support for developing an integrated, practical and outcome-oriented framework through active stakeholder participation and institutional coordination. #SahkarSeSamriddhi #EmpoweringCooperatives

Delivering the inaugural address at the Final National-Level Consultation on Convergence and Validation of the National Cooperative Training Framework (NCTF) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Cooperation Shri @KPGBJP emphasised that the success of the training framework would be measured by its impact on grassroots cooperative institutions and their members. He highlighted the need for role-specific learning pathways for cooperative members, elected board representatives and employees; multilingual, AI-enabled training solutions; and effective utilisation of existing infrastructure to make training accessible at the local level. He also underscored the importance of addressing regional requirements, strengthening local trainer networks, and ensuring that language, geographical, gender or digital barriers do not exclude anyone from training opportunities. Calling for active collaboration among State Governments, cooperative institutions and training organisations, he urged stakeholders to develop a framework that responds to the needs and convenience of grassroots cooperative members, with strong PACS forming the foundation of a stronger cooperative movement. #SahkarSeSamriddhi #EmpoweringCooperatives