COOPERATIVE AND START-UP MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Welcome to the Cooperative and Startup Management Program, an initiative crafted for Employment creation for the Rural Youth to actualize the vision of ‘Prosperity Through Cooperation’ as envisioned by Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah. With a focus on enabling youth and women empowerment, this program is set to revolutionize the economic landscape by empowering Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) nationwide.
Social connect :
VAMNICOM-LSU Program for Youth Employment
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of Cooperative Businesses.
- Explore the depths of the Startup Ecosystem.
- Leverage the benefits of Government Schemes.
- Receive mentorship from Cooperative Entrepreneurship experts.
- Learn the funding processes of PACS.
- Explore pathways to growth and development in your rural area.
VAMNICOM- LSU Program for Gram Panchayat Empowerment
- Enhancing understanding and implementation of government schemes.
- Strengthening of Cooperative and Start-up Management skills.
- Support towards increased participation of youth and women in driving rural development initiatives.
- Establishment of PACS[Primary Agricultural Credit Society] for better management of resources and funds.
- Creation of job opportunities for rural youth through effective implementation of schemes.
VAMNICOM, the National Institute of Cooperative Management Pune, is a premier grant-in-aid Institute, under the ministry of co-operation, Government of India. VAMNICOM is conceived as an intellectual nerve centre for the co-operative movement and it is associated with various prestigious National & International Organizations with a vision of carving the social and business landscape of the country.
Life and Startup Universe (LSU) is India’s pioneering venture into establishing the country’s inaugural Startup University. Committed to reshaping traditional education, LSU integrates a wealth creation-driven approach and consciousness literacy into the curriculum, empowering India’s youth to confidently navigate challenges and achieve holistic empowerment.
Terms & Condition
Welcome to the Cooperative and Startup Management Program, an initiative crafted for Employment creation for the Rural Youth to actualize the vision of ‘Prosperity Through Cooperation’ as envisioned by Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah. With a focus on enabling youth and women empowerment, this program is set to revolutionize the economic landscape by empowering Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) nationwide.
In collaboration with VAMNICOM and LSU, we are embarking on a pilot project in Maharashtra, prioritizing the training of Gram Panchayat representatives to establish PACS and implement various government schemes to create jobs for Rural Youth. Through comprehensive training in Cooperative & Startup Management, the aim is to amplify the role of youth and women in driving these initiatives forward.
The government’s commitment to strengthening the Cooperative movement is evident in its plan to establish 2 lakh new multipurpose PACS, further emphasizing the pivotal role of youth and women in this transformative journey.
- ONLY FOR MAHARASHTRA GRAM PANCHAYAT MEMBERS
- NAME OF THE MEMBERS
- WHATSAPP NUMBER
- NAME OF GRAM POANCHASYAT
- ZILLA
- EMAIL ADDRESS
STEP 1
Foundation Program for
Members of Gram Panchayat
- 12 March 2024
- 9:00 AM -6:00 PM
- 12 March 2024
- 9:00 AM -6:00 PM
- VAMNICOM, SHIVAJI NAGAR,PUNE
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Registration fees : ₹ 500/- per member
( Limited Seats Available )
Registration Opening on 28th February 2024
Agenda
- Registration and Breakfast (9:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
- Lunch Break (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM)
- 5:00-6:00 PM: Closing Remarks and Networking
STEP 1
Foundation program in Cooperative and Startup Management Empowering Cooperative Entrepreneurship for Economic Development (Hybrid)
- Date: 07th April 2024
- Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Venue: VAMNICOM, SHIVAJI NAGAR, PUNE
- Entry Fee: Rs.500/ (per member)
(10:00 AM – 12:30 PM)
Introduction to Cooperative & Startup Management Program
Strategies
the program effectively
success stories
(1:30 PM – 3:30PM)
Establisment of cooperatives
Introduction to PACS
Samriddhi”
Upsarpanch & Importance of their
involvement in program
implementation.
Session 3
(3:30 PM – 5:00 PM)
on potential challenges & solutions
collaboration
Q&A session
Please note: The timetable is subject to change based on the flow of the program and participant’s
STEP 2
Certificate Program in Cooperative & Start-up Management
- Introduction to Cooperatives:
- Principles of Cooperatives
- Legal and Governance Structures
- Financial Management and Marketing
- Sustainability and Social Impact in Cooperatives
- Case Studies and Project Development in cooperatives
- Networking and Community Building in cooperatives
- Introduction to Start-up:
- Idea Validation and MVP Building
- Market Research and Validation for Start-ups
- Business Model Development for Start-ups
- Marketing and Branding Strategies for Start-ups
- Start-up Funding and Venture Capital
- Establishment of PACS:
- Financial management for PACS
- Agricultural Financing Rural development for PACS
- Governance and Member Participation for PACS
STEP 2
Certificate Program in Cooperative & Start-up Management
LEARNING OUTCOME
- Introduction to Cooperatives:
- Principles of Cooperatives
- Legal and Governance Structures
- Financial Management and Marketing
- Sustainability and Social Impact in Cooperatives
- Case Studies and Project Development in cooperatives
- Networking and Community Building in cooperatives
- Introduction to Start-up:
- Idea Validation and MVP Building
- Market Research and Validation for Start-ups
- Business Model Development for Start-ups
- Marketing and Branding Strategies for Start-ups
- Start-up Funding and Venture Capital
- Establishment of PACS:
- Financial management for PACS
- Agricultural Financing Rural development for PACS
- Governance and Member Participation for PACS
SCHEDULE
Certificate Program in Cooperative & Start-up
Management – 6 Months
| Program | Duration | Location | Overview |
|---|---|---|---|
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Residential Program |
3 Days |
VAMNICOM |
– Overview of Cooperative & Start-up Concepts: Students will identify and check which idea / project in cooperative business they can work in their village. |
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Monthly Offline Training |
1 Day per month |
VAMNICOM |
– Cooperative and Start-up Lectures:
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Internship |
Monthly |
Respective Villages |
– VAMNICOM will provide letter for Internship to start their internship project at any Cooperative sponsored scheme in their village.
The internship Program will start from the 3rd month until the end of the program. |
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Online Lecture Infrastructure |
24 Online Lectures |
Virtual Learning Environment |
– 24 Online Lectures on weekends for 6 months:
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Program Completion Certificate |
Upon Completion |
N/A |
– After completion of the Cooperative Start-up program students will submit their project and will receive “Program Completion Certificate”. |
