The Indian Cooperative Summit & Excellence Awards 2026, scheduled for November 19, has been shifted from Bharat Mandapam to the Ashok Hotel, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, following the Prime Minister’s programme scheduled at Bharat Mandapam on the same date and time.
The decision to change the venue was taken in view of the heightened security protocols and extensive administrative arrangements required for the Prime Minister’s programme.
Since delegates from across the country will be travelling to attend the Summit, the organisers decided to shift the event to The Ashok Hotel to ensure its smooth conduct and avoid any inconvenience to participants due to security-related restrictions at Bharat Mandapam.
The organisers have expressed regret over the inconvenience caused by this last-minute venue change, particularly to delegates who may have already made their travel and accommodation arrangements.
The new venue, The Ashok Hotel, is centrally located in Chanakyapuri and is approximately 10 km from Indira Gandhi International Airport, offering convenient access for delegates arriving from different parts of the country. The organisers have assured participants that every effort is being made to ensure the smooth conduct of the event at the new venue.
Importantly, the date, programme schedule, timings and award ceremony remain unchanged. The Summit will begin at 10:30 AM and will be followed by lunch.
The event marks the completion of 15 years of Indian Cooperative.com, India’s dedicated cooperative news portal, which has been covering the country’s cooperative movement since 2011.
The Summit is expected to bring together over 300 senior representatives from across the cooperative sector, including the Union Ministry of Cooperation, national-level cooperative federations, urban cooperative banks, state cooperative banks, cooperative credit societies and other key stakeholders.
The Indian Cooperative Excellence Awards 2026 will also be presented during the event, recognising outstanding cooperative institutions for their contributions to the cooperative movement.
The desk team is sending a separate email to each participant regarding the change of venue.
