Note on SHG and SHE Mart Self Help Groups (SHGs) have emerged as one of the most effective grassroots mechanisms for women’s economic empowerment, rural entrepreneurship, and community-based development in India. Through collective savings, micro-credit access, skill development, and local enterprise creation, SHGs have enabled lakhs of women to become financially independent and socially empowered. Under the framework of the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), SHGs are increasingly being integrated into formal value chains, digital commerce, food processing, handicrafts, agriculture-allied activities, and local retail systems. SHE Mart is an important initiative aimed at providing market linkage and branding support to SHG-produced goods. The concept focuses on creating dedicated retail and exhibition platforms where products made by women-led SHGs — including handicrafts, handloom items, processed foods, organic products, traditional art, household products, and rural innovations — can be showcased and sold directly to consumers. The initiative helps eliminate middlemen, improve profit margins for rural producers, and create a sustainable ecosystem for women entrepreneurship. SHE Mart also serves as a platform for financial inclusion, digital literacy, packaging improvement, branding, and business training for SHG members. By connecting SHGs with government departments, urban consumers, e-commerce channels, CSR initiatives, and institutional buyers, the model strengthens rural livelihoods and supports the broader objective of inclusive economic growth. Such initiatives contribute significantly toward women-led development, local employment generation, and strengthening the rural economy under the vision of “Vocal for Local” and “Atmanirbhar Bharat.” #SHEMart #WomenEmpowerment #SHG #SelfHelpGroups #NariShakti #RuralEntrepreneurship #WomenLedDevelopment #AtmanirbharBharat #VocalForLocal #EmpoweringWomen #RuralIndia #WomenEntrepreneurs #InclusiveGrowth #CommunityDevelopment #SupportLocal #SHGMovement youtu.be/GWospZLmWiY?si=7Isy…

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A proud milestone for India’s cooperative movement, reflecting the strength of collective effort and inclusive growth under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Heartfelt congratulations to Amul (GCMMF) for achieving an annual turnover of ₹1 lakh crore and to Saraswat Cooperative Bank for crossing ₹1 lakh crore in total business. These landmark achievements highlight the growing strength of India’s cooperative sector and reaffirm the vision of “Sahkar Se Samriddhi” in advancing self-reliance and inclusive development. 🇮🇳

सहकारिता के माध्यम से समृद्ध भारत की दिशा में एक ऐतिहासिक पहल 🤝🇮🇳 NDDB और World Cooperative Economic Forum (WCOOPEF) के बीच समझौता ज्ञापन (MoU) पर हस्ताक्षर किए गए। यह MoU से कृषि, डेयरी, कॉपरेटिव कमोडिटी जॉन, नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा एवं कार्बन बाजार के क्षेत्रों में नए अवसरों के द्वार खुलेंगे। यह साझेदारी किसानों को सशक्त बनाने, सहकारी संस्थाओं को वैश्विक स्तर पर पहचान दिलाने और प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेन्द्रभाई मोदी जी के ‘विकसित भारत 2047’ के लक्ष्य को साकार करने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाएगी। 🌱✨ केन्द्रीय सड़क परिवहन एवं राजमार्ग मंत्री, भारत सरकार, श्री नितिन गडकरी जी, NDDB के अध्यक्ष मिनेश शाह, MSP कमिटी के सदस्य विनोद आनंद, IIT के निदेशक जितेन शर्मा, रंजन बनर्जी समेत गणमान्य महानुभाव उपस्थित रहे। @narendramodi @PMOIndia

Advancing Sahkar Se Samriddhi — With Gratitude & Resolve With folded hands, we express our deepest gratitude to National Dairy Development Board and the inspiring leadership of Meenesh Shah Ji for this landmark MoU with World Cooperative Economic Forum. This moment is not just a partnership — it is a quiet but powerful reassurance to millions of farmers that their future will be shaped with dignity, strength, and collective prosperity. Inspired by NDDB’s transformative model, we carry a clear and heartfelt resolve: to build a similar cooperative architecture for India’s agri-commodities ecosystem — one that ensures fair markets, transparent price discovery, value addition, and global market access for every farmer. This collaboration strengthens our shared commitment to move beyond intent into institution-building — from Cooperative Commodity Zones to farmer-owned market systems — so that Annadaata truly becomes Urjadata and Arthadata. We remain deeply humbled by the trust, unwavering support, and belief shown in us. With sincerity and determination, we pledge to work tirelessly to carry forward this sacred cooperative legacy and make it a global benchmark. Sahkar is not just a model — it is India’s path to equitable prosperity. #SahkarSeSamriddhi #Cooperatives #NDDB #WCOOPEF #FarmersFirst #AgriMarkets #InclusiveGrowth

माननीय केंद्रीय सड़क परिवहन एवं राजमार्ग (@MORTHIndia ) मंत्री श्री नितिन गडकरी जी (@nitin_gadkari ) की अध्यक्षता में, एनडीडीबी के अध्यक्ष डॉ. @ShahMeenesh , इफको (@IFFCO_PR ) के अध्यक्ष श्री दिलीप संघानी (@Dileep_Sanghani ), आईआईटी दिल्ली (@iitdelhi ) के निदेशक प्रो. रंगन बनर्जी तथा अन्य गणमान्य अतिथियों की गरिमामयी उपस्थिति में आईआईटी दिल्ली में किसान कुंभ 2026 का आयोजन किया गया। 30-31 मार्च 2026 को आयोजित इस किसान कुंभ के उद्घाटन सत्र के दौरान NDDB और World Cooperative Economic Forum (@WCopEF ) के बीच एक महत्वपूर्ण समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर किए गए। इस समझौते के अंतर्गत किसान-केंद्रित गतिविधियों को बढ़ावा देने, कंप्रेस्ड बायो-गैस (CBG) जैसे नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा समाधानों को अपनाने, कार्बन ट्रेडिंग में भागीदारी बढ़ाने तथा भारत के सहकारी मॉडल को वैश्विक स्तर पर आगे ले जाने का प्रयास किया जाएगा।

Honored to welcome Dr. R. G. Agarwal, visionary leader and Chairman of Dhanuka Agritech, at Kisan Kumbh 2026. Join us to celebrate innovation, growth, and the future of Indian agriculture. cowtrition.in/registration 30th & 31st March IIT DELHI DOGRA HALL #KisanKumbh2026 #RGagarwal #DhanukaAgritech #AgriInnovation #Farmers #IITDelhi #AgriIndia #FarmTech #KisanKumbh @DhanukaLtd @binodrp @UN @iitdelhi @uba_iitr @OfficeOfNG @byadavbjp @mlkhattar @mygovindia @PIB_India @ChouhanShivraj @TheCSRUniverse_ @FAO @AgriGoI @WCopEF @cnriglobal

बिहार की धरती से निकली एक प्रेरक किसान की कहानी—ज्योति मांझी, जो बिना पानी के धान की खेती से बदलाव की मिसाल बन रही हैं। आइए उनसे मिलें Kisan Kumbh 2026 में। 🗓 30–31 March 2026 📍 Dogra Hall, IIT Delhi 🔗 Register Now: cowtrition.in/registration नवाचार से समृद्धि तक - ज्योति मांझी Kisan Kumbh 2026 में।✨🎊 #KisanKumbh2026 #GlobalFarmers #AgriDialogue #WomenFarmers #FutureOfFarming @binodrp @UN @iitdelhi @uba_iitr @OfficeOfNG @byadavbjp @mlkhattar @mygovindia @PIB_India @ChouhanShivraj @TheCSRUniverse_ @FAO @AgriGoI

Proud to welcome KRIBHCO at Kisan Kumbh 2026, empowering farmers through innovation, fertilizers, and cooperative strength. Join us on 30–31 March at IIT Delhi to shape agriculture’s future together 🌱 cowtrition.in/registration 30th & 31st March IIT DELHI DOGRA HALL #AgriInnovation #CooperativeStrength #FarmingFuture #EmpowerFarmers #AgriGrowth #IITDelhi #AgriLeadership #SustainableFarming #RuralDevelopment #AgriIndia #FarmersEmpowerment @binodrp @UN @iitdelhi @uba_iitr @OfficeOfNG @byadavbjp @mlkhattar @mygovindia @PIB_India @ChouhanShivraj @TheCSRUniverse_ @FAO @AgriGoI @KRIBHCO_PR @WCopEF @cnriglobal

Water sustains us and shapes our planet’s future. On World Water Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to conserve every drop of water and use it responsibly. Today is also a day to appreciate those who engage in sustainable practices, promote awareness and nurture a culture of conservation.

“History has always rewarded the powerful over the righteous. India has suffered greatly because of that. Virtuosity is not irrelevant, but when there is a conflict of interest between the two, the nation must prioritise being powerful over being righteous.” ~ NSA Ajit Doval

Water is Life, Not a Liability: Time to Rewrite Old River Treaties

River Treaties Must Reflect Today’s Realities, Not Yesterday’s Compulsions #WorldWaterDay2026 #WaterSovereignty #IndusWatersTreaty #SouthAsiaRivers #ViksitBharat #SahkarSeSamriddhi #FarmersFirst #WaterForFarmers #RiverTreatyRevision #FoodSecurity #CooperativeDevelopment #IndoNepalTreaty #NationalInterest #AgricultureSecurity

On this World Water Day, we express our appreciation for the decisive steps taken by the Government of India towards re-balancing river governance in South Asia, a move that was long overdue and essential for the future of the nation. #WorldWaterDay2026 #WaterSovereignty #IndusWatersTreaty #SouthAsiaRivers #ViksitBharat #SahkarSeSamriddhi #FarmersFirst #WaterForFarmers #RiverTreatyRevision #FoodSecurity #CooperativeDevelopment #IndoNepalTreaty #NationalInterest #AgricultureSecurity