30/03/2026
National Cooperative Development Corporation, Regional Office, Pune organized NCDC Regional Awards 2025 prize distribution ceremony for Cooperative Societies of Goa State on 27.03.2026 at Goa State Cooperative Bank Ltd., Panaji. The inaugural event was led by Shri Girraj Agnihotri, Regional Director, NCDC, Pune. The occasion was graced by the presence of Shri Pandurang N. Kurtikar, Chairman, Goa State Coop. Bank Ltd. as Chief Guest while Shri Prakash Shankar Velip, Ex-Cooperation Minister & Education Minister, Goa and Shri Naveen Kumar, Managing Director, Goa State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd. graced the event as Special Guests. Shri Girraj Agnihotri addressed the participants and highlighted that the objective of this programme is to honour and recognize cooperative institutions that have done good and commendable work in the cooperative sector. The award was presented to 8 cooperative societies of Goa in 4 sectors, namely, (i) Best Primary Agriculture Credit Cooperative Society (PACS), (ii) Best Fisheries Cooperative Society, (iii) Best Primary Cooperatives adopting the initiatives of Ministry of Cooperation & (iv) Best Women Cooperatives.
Shri Pandurang N. Kurtikar addressed all the representatives of the awardee societies and appreciated their efforts and achievements. He encouraged them to continue their good work with the same dedication and commitment for the growth of the cooperative sector. Shri Prakash Shankar Velip also addressed the members of the awardee cooperative societies and appreciated their consistent efforts and valuable contribution to the cooperative sector. He motivated the societies to continue working with sincerity, discipline and a strong sense of responsibility.
The award distribution ceremony concluded on a positive note with active participation from the awardee societies and other stakeholders. The participants expressed their appreciation for NCDC’s continued support and such initiatives, which encourage excellence and sustainable growth in the cooperative sector.