The second semester contact classes of the 3rd batch Diploma in Cooperation and Banking Management (DCBM) course were conducted on February 21 and 22, 2026, at Bengaluru and Belgavi centres.
The programme was jointly organised by Mahatma Gandhi Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University, Gadag, and Karnataka State Souharda Federal Cooperative Ltd. (KSSFCL), Bengaluru. Prior to the contact sessions, 40 online classes were completed for the second semester, ensuring continuous academic engagement for enrolled students.
A total of 90 students attended the contact classes at the Bengaluru centre, while 21 students participated at the Belgavi centre. The sessions aimed to strengthen participants’ understanding of cooperative management and banking practices through direct academic interaction and practical guidance.
The DCBM course continues to build professional capacity in the cooperative sector by blending online learning with structured contact programmes.