Final-year B.A. LL.B. students from Asian Law College, Noida, visited the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) as part of an educational study visit to understand the legal, institutional and operational framework of the cooperative sector.
During the interactive session, Sunil Chhapola, Director (Planning & Coordination and Corporate Communication), NCDC, delivered a detailed presentation on the Corporation’s mandate, key initiatives, operational framework and salient features of the NCDC (Amendment) Act, 2026.
He also highlighted NCDC’s evolving role in promoting and strengthening cooperative institutions across the country.
Saumya Punj, Assistant Director, Legal Division, NCDC, explained the legal dimensions of cooperative development, covering laws governing cooperative societies, relevant statutory and regulatory provisions, and the legal framework governing NCDC’s functioning.
The visit provided the aspiring legal professionals with an opportunity to understand the intersection of law, governance and cooperative development, while highlighting the importance of transparency, accountability and sustainable institutional practices in strengthening India’s cooperative movement.
