Ministry of Cooperation
Cooperative export promotion initiative
Posted On: 11 MAR 2026 5:45PM by PIB Delhi
Since its inception, National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) has exported 54 different products to 29 countries, with total exports valued at ₹5,731 crore.
NCEL has undertaken several initiatives for the marketing of cooperative products. These include:
- Development of market linkage in 29 countries so far.
- Signing of MoUs with foreign agencies/countries for export of cooperative products.
- Signing of MoUs with Export Promotion Councils/Boards and cooperatives for facilitating exports.
- Establishment of dedicated Fruits & Vegetables and Grains & Spices Divisions.
- Acting as a Merchant Exporter for Aquaculture and Shrimp.
- Organisation of and participation in exhibitions and Buyer–Seller Meets to promote cooperative products in international markets.
- Development of a multilingual AI-enabled digital learning platform for farmers.
The proposed new targets for increasing cooperative exports include product diversification and market expansion in East and West African countries, Europe, the UAE and select Asian countries.
This information was given by Union Minister for Home and Cooperation Shri Amit Shah in a written reply in Rajya Sabha.
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