The Ministry of Cooperation has commenced week-long nationwide celebrations from June 29 to July 6, 2026, marking the completion of five years since its establishment. The celebrations are organized under the vision of 'Sahakar Se Samriddhi' of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and under the leadership of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah.
The event involves participation from States/Union Territories, national federations, State Cooperation Departments, cooperative banks, District Central Cooperative Banks, Urban Cooperative Banks, PACS, and local cooperative institutions through theme-based activities at national, state, district, urban, and village levels. Day-wise themes focus on key areas including transformation of PACS, digital cooperatives, financial literacy, farmer welfare, dairy and fisheries cooperatives, grain storage, AI and technology-enabled services, cooperative dialogue, green growth, and participation of youth and women.
Specific activities include cooperative pledge ceremonies, awareness camps, cooperative chaupals, general body meetings, PACS membership drives, ERP and e-PACS demonstrations, digital payment awareness, KCC and DBT camps, outreach programs for farmers and dairy/fisheries sectors, exhibitions of cooperative products, youth competitions, seminars, panel discussions, health camps, blood donation camps, cleanliness drives, tree plantation drives, and felicitation of outstanding cooperative institutions and members.
The celebrations began on June 29, 2026, with Cooperation Pledge across cooperative institutions, followed by programs related to PACS computerization, digital services, and financial literacy. Technology demonstrations will include AI tools, drones, fintech, online services, micro-ATMs, and RuPay KCC cards. The week will culminate with a national-level program at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on July 6, 2026, attended by Union Minister Amit Shah and other Union Ministers, featuring policy dialogue, portal launches, inaugurations, and a cooperative exhibition.