NABARD proposes roadmap to strengthen cooperatives in Delhi, Cabinet note suggested

NABARD, New Delhi Regional Office, on Tuesday convened the third meeting of the High-Level Committee (HLC) on the cooperative sector in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi under the chairmanship of Pandurang K. Pole, IAS, Secretary (Cooperation), GNCTD. Nabin Kumar Roy, Chief General Manager, NABARD, served as the Convener of the meeting.

Pushphas Pandey, Managing Director, NABCONS; Krishna Kumar Singh, Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Government of NCT of Delhi; Harita Thacker, General Manager, Reserve Bank of India; and Rajiv Kumar Kadyna, MD (Officiating), The Delhi State Cooperative Bank Ltd., along with other senior officials and key stakeholders, participated in the meeting.

The Committee reviewed critical issues relating to governance, regulatory compliance, business performance, financial inclusion, technology adoption, cybersecurity, and institutional strengthening across the cooperative sector in Delhi.


A key highlight of the meeting was the presentation of the Draft Diagnostic Study Report on Cooperatives in NCT of Delhi, prepared by NABARD with technical support from NABCONS. The report outlines a roadmap for strengthening governance, improving institutional viability, accelerating digital transformation, and promoting inclusive growth through cooperatives. Major recommendations include the establishment of a Project Management Unit (PMU), strengthening regulatory and governance frameworks, capacity building of cooperative institutions, revival of viable cooperatives, and promotion of next-generation cooperative models for women, youth, and informal sector workers.

Committee members appreciated the study's extensive research, stakeholder consultations, and analytical rigor, observing that it would serve as a valuable reference for evidence-based policymaking and long-term development of the cooperative sector in Delhi. The Committee also suggested refinements prior to finalization. The Chairperson suggested that a Cabinet Note be prepared based on the Draft Diagnostic Study Report to facilitate Government consideration of its key recommendations.