Founder's Message

At Cooperative Bhavan, we believe that cooperatives are not just organizations—they are engines of inclusive, sustainable growth that have the power to transform communities and economies. Across India, more than 8 lakh cooperative societies serve over 200 million members, forming the backbone of rural and semi-urban development. Yet, many cooperatives remain underutilized, disconnected from opportunities, and unable to reach their true potential.

Our mission is to unlock this potential by empowering cooperatives to explore over 100 high-impact sectors—beyond traditional finance and agriculture—ranging from education, health, and housing to technology, green energy, tourism, and digital finance. We envision a future where cooperatives evolve into competitive, modern brands capable of standing alongside private corporations in quality, innovation, and impact.

Through strategic planning, training, branding, digital transformation, and policy alignment, we guide cooperatives in becoming efficient, transparent, and future-ready. Initiatives like Coop Connect exemplify our approach—bridging the gap between cooperative societies and their members through digital innovation, real-time management, and seamless services, empowering over 20 crore members across India.

At Cooperative Bhavan, we don’t just build infrastructure; we build thriving cooperative communities. Our work spans cooperative process re-engineering, infrastructure development, technology integration, talent transformation, and financial empowerment—all aimed at fostering self-sustaining, resilient societies. We are committed to cultivating the next generation of cooperative leaders who will drive social equity, innovation, and sustainable economic growth.

Empowering Cooperatives, Always.

Jijy Philip

Founder & Director, Cooperative Bhavan