Palanpur: Banas Farmers, a sister organization of Banas Dairy, has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) to enhance export opportunities for cooperative products and create greater value for farmers and livestock rearers across the cooperative network.
MoU Signed at Mussorie
The MoU was signed in the presence of Shankar Chaudhary, Speaker of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly and Chairman of Banas Dairy, on June 2 at Mussorie, as stated in an official release by the dairy on Thursday. NCEL was established with the aim of connecting India’s cooperative institutions with global markets.
Benefits for Farmers
Through this strategic collaboration, agricultural commodities including cumin, groundnut, and other agro-products will gain wider access to international markets. This will enable better price realization, value addition, and sustainable income growth for farmers, according to Chaudhary.
NCEL Managing Director Anupom Kausik said the agreement was an important step towards strengthening India’s cooperative export framework and advancing the national vision of “Sahakar Se Samriddhi” (Prosperity through Cooperation).
Scope of Partnership
The partnership is expected to foster collaboration across multiple areas, including procurement, processing, branding, packaging, quality certification, and international marketing. By leveraging shared strengths, resources, and expertise, the agreement exemplifies how collaborative efforts among cooperative institutions can unlock new avenues of growth and prosperity for farming communities.
This partnership is anticipated to contribute significantly to farmer welfare and the long-term growth of India’s cooperative movement.
