The Reserve Bank of India has revised priority sector lending norms to include loans to the National Cooperative Development Corporation, aiming to boost credit flow to cooperative societies while strengthening compliance requirements for banks.
The Reserve Bank of India has revised priority sector lending norms to include loans to NCDC for cooperative societies, while strengthening compliance and reporting requirements for banks to prevent double counting.
As the FY27 Budget approaches, agriculture leaders urge increased spending on technology, digital systems and climate-resilient infrastructure to boost productivity and economic contribution.
Industry leaders call for Budget 2026-27 to transform agriculture into an economic growth engine through technology and climate-smart infrastructure, addressing its low productivity.
India plans a major ₹7,500 crore boost for its Digital Agriculture Mission, focusing on AI for crop monitoring and yield forecasting to support nearly half the workforce. Read more.
Goa's upcoming state cooperative policy, set for submission by end-January, prioritizes youth, agriculture, pisciculture, taxi business, and education to boost the economy and employment.
Karnataka's agriculture minister announces steps to fix rain gauge issues and ensure fair crop insurance payouts. The Krushi Bhagya scheme is expanded statewide. Read more.
Discover how Srinivasa Ramanujan's first papers were published in Pune's Journal of the Indian Mathematical Society. Learn about the society's legacy and its Rs 13 crore plan for a Ganit Bhavan near Pune airport.
UP Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi reviewed ongoing projects at CSAUAT Kanpur, inspected hostels, and directed agencies to ensure quality and timely completion. Read more.
With elections nearing, CPM's V Sivankutty holds convention for Nemom bank scam victims, announces Rs 15 crore aid. Over Rs 100 crore irregularities reported. Read details.
A Kerala government report reveals systemic failure to act on audit findings is crippling the cooperative sector, leading to financial distress and liquidation. Read the full analysis.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi launches Godabarish Mishra Adarsh Primary School scheme, laying foundation for 118 schools. A Rs 12,000 crore initiative aims to build 2,200 model primary schools. Read more.
Income Tax Department uncovers Rs 1,300 crore unreported deposits in Nagpur cooperative banks. Total undisclosed funds now at Rs 9,000 crore. Read the full investigation details.
Sugarcane farmers in Dharmapuri district face massive losses as a delayed crushing season causes over 1,800 acres of crop to bloom, reducing juice content. Read the full report on the agricultural crisis.
A major loan fraud of Rs 2.97 crore has been uncovered at a Bengaluru cooperative credit society. CEO Poojashree PV filed a police complaint on December 24. Read the full details.
Bombay High Court clarifies that cooperative housing societies are not 'establishments' under the Payment of Gratuity Act, providing relief in a case involving a building manager's claim. Read the full legal analysis.
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has notified 1,100 Agriculture Supervisor vacancies. Apply online from January 13 to February 11, 2026. Check eligibility, fees & key dates.
Former Rajasthan agriculture minister Prabhu Lal Saini secures patents for three indigenous date palm varieties, ST-1, ST-2, and ST-3, boosting local cultivation. Discover his 10-year research journey.
The five-year term of the Mysuru Milk Union (Mymul) board ends on March 17, triggering election preparations. Congress and BJP-JD(S) backed candidates gear up for a crucial political contest in the influential cooperative.
Agriculture officials in Kodagu mandate strict adherence to fertiliser inventory rules. Retailers must sell only to local farmers based on landholding, with FIR threats for violations.
The Pune Public Policy Festival is back at Gokhale Institute on Jan 9-10, 2026, exploring 'Decoding Technology and Society'. Discover insights on tech's role in India's global future. Read more!
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav announces 2026 as 'Agriculture Year' with a detailed roadmap focusing on farm incomes, rural jobs, and the Atal Progress-Way project. Discover the state's vision for sustainable farming.
Goa State Cooperative Bank's profit nearly tripled to Rs 14.4 crore in FY25, reveals RBI report. However, loan recovery dipped and grassroots PACS show a mixed financial picture. Read the full analysis.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urges states to strategically utilise budgets before March to avoid losses and ensure timely central fund releases for key schemes like PM-KISAN.
Senior advocate Sandip Shastri outlines critical steps for housing societies to avoid legal and financial pitfalls in redevelopment projects. Learn the 51% rule and key checks.
Bombay High Court criticizes MHADA officials & BJP MLA for misconstruing CM's remark as a stay, upholds Sunglory's NOC, and sets a 2026 deadline for Nutan society's redevelopment proposal. Read the full story.
OPSC has announced 118 Assistant Agriculture Officer vacancies. Apply online from Jan 10-27, 2026. Check eligibility, salary, and exam pattern details here.
Maharashtra's cooperation department launches an online system for housing society registration, slashing mandatory documents from 29 to 19. The move aims to speed up approvals, reduce office visits, and curb middlemen. Learn how this reform benefits resi
Gujarat's state cabinet greenlights the establishment of nine new District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs). The proposal will now be sent to RBI via NABARD. Discover the districts set to benefit.
Gujarat government grants in-principle approval for nine new District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) across Dahod, Aravalli, and other districts. This move aims to enhance credit access for farmers and strengthen the rural economy.