In a landmark achievement for India’s cooperative and organic farming landscape, the National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL), an initiative under the Ministry of Cooperation, has made significant progress in its zero commercial operations year (2024–25).
In less than a year, NCOL has enrolled over 7,000 cooperative societies spanning categories like Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), dairy cooperatives, tribal cooperatives, and self-help groups. This remarkable momentum reflects the growing trust in NCOL’s mission to empower grassroots producers and build a nationwide organic ecosystem.
Even before beginning full-scale operations, NCOL has begun aggregating and supplying certified organic produce from its member cooperatives to prominent consumer-facing brands such as Amul and BigBasket.
This backend supply chain integration has helped reduce procurement costs while improving market access for organic farmers.
At the same time, it has enhanced the availability and affordability of organic products for Indian consumers under the government-backed ‘Bharat Organics’ brand.
Currently, 24 organic products, including pulses, millets, rice, flour, jaggery, and spices, are available in the Delhi-NCR region through select retail points. These products will soon reach shelves in major metros like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kolkata, as NCOL scales its logistics and retail network.
With a clean, farmer-first ethos, the ‘Bharat Organics’ label is rapidly gaining recognition as a symbol of trust, transparency, and sustainability. NCOL’s early success comes against the backdrop of the Government’s push for “Sahkar Se Samriddhi” (Prosperity Through Cooperation) and the upcoming International Year of Cooperatives 2025 (IYC2025).
It represents a bold new model where cooperatives act as both producers and market leaders, bypassing exploitative middlemen. Under the guidance of key ministries and leadership, NCOL is poised to become a transformative force, enabling Indian farmers to benefit from rising global demand for organic goods.
