National Cooperative Conference in Panchkula, Haryana | 24 Dec 2025

Why in News? 

Union Home Affairs and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah attended the National Cooperative Conference held in Panchkula, Haryana 

Key Points 

• Theme: "Prosperity through Cooperation - Role of Cooperatives in Sustainable Agriculture. - Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO) 
• Organiser: The conference is organised by Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO) at, Panchkula, Haryana. 
• Inaugurations: Amit Shah e‑inaugurates the Milk Cooling Centre at Bhiwani and the HAFED Atta Mill at Rewari.  
• Distribution: RuPay Platinum Debit Cards to beneficiaries of cooperative banks in Haryana. 
• Digital Initiative: A portal showcasing activities for the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC) 2025 also inaugurated. 
• Focus Areas: The conference will focus on sharing advanced agricultural knowledge, improving access to affordable credit, promoting modern technologies, and encouraging organic and climate-resilient farming through cooperative models. 
• KRIBHCO: Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO) 
  • Type: Multi-state cooperative society 
  • Established: 1980 
  • Headquarters: New Delhi 
  • Sector: Fertiliser production and agricultural support 
  • Key Products: Urea, bio-fertilisers, and other agri-inputs