Parliament Question: Cooperative Export Promotion Initiative

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COOPERATION RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2093 ANSWERED ON 11.03.2026 Cooperative export promotion initiative 2093. #Shri Pradip Kumar Varma: Will the Minister of Cooperation be pleased to state: (a) the number of products exported through the National Cooperative Export Limited (NCEL); (b) the total value of cooperative exports over the last three years; (c) the number of new platforms established for the marketing of cooperative products; and (d) the proposed new targets for increasing cooperative exports? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF COOPERATION (SHRI AMIT SHAH) (a) to (b): Since its inception, National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) has exported 54 different products to 29 countries, with total exports valued at ₹5,731 crore. (c): 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. (d): 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. ******