INDIA'S
FIRST COOPERATIVE MUSEUM - GOVERNANCE
News:
India’s first museum
dedicated to cooperatives is coming up in Kozhikode
What's
in the news?
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Amul, Indian Coffee House, Indian Farmers
Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO), Kerala Dinesh Beedi: these are brands from
diverse sectors with one uniting factor — they are all cooperatives. These and
many others will be showcased at the almost-ready 14-storey International Cooperative Museum (ICM) in the heart of
Kozhikode, Kerala.
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It will be a destination to learn about
India’s cooperative movement that has a history of more than a century.
India’s
First Cooperatives Museum:
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Kozhikode, Kerala, is set to become home
to the first International Cooperative Museum (ICM) in India.
Constructed
by;
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This museum, a ₹150 crore project by the Karassery Service Co-operative Bank,
will showcase the history and achievements of India's cooperative movement,
with a focus on Kerala.
Features:
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It will feature brands like Amul, Indian
Coffee House, IFFCO, and Kerala Dinesh Beedi, highlighting the success of
cooperatives in various sectors.
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The ICM, set to open soon, will
incorporate advanced technology like artificial intelligence and virtual
reality for interactive displays.
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With
over 8 lakh cooperatives in India and Maharashtra leading with 2.3 lakh
societies, the museum aims to be a significant educational and
tourist attraction.
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The project has received support from organizations
like NABARD and the International Cooperative Alliance, aiming to make it a
global showcase of cooperative success.