Ministry of Cooperation holds 7th National Review Conference in Varanasi
The Ministry of Cooperation's 7th National Review Conference, held in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on 9–10 April 2026, focused on cooperative banking diversification, White Revolution 2.0 and technology-led expansion of cooperatives.
Summary
The Ministry of Cooperation held its 7th National Review Conference in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on 9 and 10 April 2026, focusing on reforms and implementation across cooperative banking, dairy, financing and emerging cooperative models. Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation, Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani, addressing the concluding session, said the next phase of reforms will be driven by effective execution at the field level. States were urged to improve fund utilisation; cooperative banks were asked to adopt technology and diversify; the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) outlined expanded financing for FPOs, fisheries and emerging cooperative sectors; and soft launches of Bharat Taxi were reported to be under way, with a national rollout planned.
Key facts
- Event
- 7th National Review Conference, Ministry of Cooperation
- Dates & venue
- 9–10 April 2026, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Themes
- Cooperative banking diversification, White Revolution 2.0, technology
- Concluding address
- Secretary Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani
- Updates
- NCDC financing for FPOs and fisheries; Bharat Taxi soft launches
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The Ministry of Cooperation's 7th National Review Conference, held on 9–10 April 2026, took place in:
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Correct answer: A — Varanasi
The conference was held in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
At the 7th National Review Conference of the Ministry of Cooperation in April 2026, which body outlined expanded financing support for FPOs, fisheries and emerging cooperative sectors?
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Correct answer: C — National Cooperative Development Corporation
The NCDC outlined expanded financing support for FPOs, fisheries and emerging cooperative sectors.