New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Cooperation, Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar, inaugurated the Bharat Organics Mela 2025 at the World Trade Centre, New Delhi, marking a significant step in promoting India’s organic farming revolution through the cooperative model. The event, organized by National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL) under the joint aegis of the Ministry of Cooperation and the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, brought together stakeholders from across India’s organic value chain — farmers, cooperatives, retailers, and policymakers.
🧑🌾 “Sahakar Se Samriddhi” in Action
In his keynote address, Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar stated that NCOL is transforming organic farming into a nationwide movement by placing farmers at its core. “The Bharat Organics Mela exemplifies how the cooperative model can empower small farmers and bring safe, organic food to Indian households,” he said. Lauding the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Union Home & Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah, he emphasized a ‘Whole of Government’ approach in realizing the vision of ‘Sahakar Se Samriddhi’.
🌿 NCOL’s Vision for Organic India
Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani, Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation, explained that NCOL is a national platform to organize, certify, brand, and connect organic farmers to markets under the Bharat Organics brand. “Farmer groups need not worry about marketing challenges—NCOL will ensure premium pricing and profit sharing with cooperatives,” he said, highlighting the farmer-first model of development.
Shri Meenesh Shah, Chairman, NCOL, shared that over 7,000 cooperatives from 19 states have already joined the initiative, creating a robust, credible, and inclusive supply chain for organic products. NCOL is poised to become India’s largest cooperative-led organic marketplace in the coming decade.
🍏 Organic Apple Cider Vinegar Launch Steals the Show
One of the highlights of the mela was the launch of Bharat Organics’ premium-quality Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) in partnership with Unati Cooperative, India’s largest vinegar producer. Made from Himalayan apples using traditional fermentation techniques, the ACV is unfiltered, unpasteurized, probiotic-rich, and certified by FSSAI, USFDA, USDA Organic, and India Organic.
The product is now available across major e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Swiggy, Blinkit, BigBasket, and retail chains including Safal, expanding access to authentic organic wellness for Indian households.
🛍 Mela Highlights
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Over 30 farmer groups (FPOs/FPCs) from 15 states including Assam, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Telangana, Punjab, and Karnataka participated.
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More than 60 organic products were showcased at 30 stalls, including pulses, natural sweeteners, spices, flours, and more.
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Bharat Organics already markets 25+ certified organic products, with more in the pipeline.
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The mela created vital market linkages between grassroots producers and national/international buyers.
🌳 “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” Tree Plantation Drive
The event began with a symbolic tree plantation campaign, titled “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”, celebrating the nurturing essence of both mothers and Mother Earth. Dignitaries, including Shri Gurjar and Dr. Bhutani, planted saplings in the World Trade Centre campus to promote environmental awareness and sustainability.
💬 Voices of Commitment
Shri Vipul Mittal, Managing Director of NCOL, thanked the stakeholders and reaffirmed NCOL’s commitment to building a transparent, farmer-owned, and consumer-trusted organic ecosystem. “Today’s mela is a milestone in our mission to deliver health to consumers and value to farmers,” he noted.
🌾 The Cooperative Edge in Organic Farming
The Bharat Organics Mela 2025 not only celebrated India’s rich diversity of organic produce but also demonstrated the transformative power of cooperatives in agriculture. With NCOL leading the charge, India is building a resilient, farmer-led organic supply chain, aligned with sustainability, health, and rural prosperity.
As India continues to observe the International Year of Cooperatives, the mela has reinforced the message that the path to a healthier, sustainable, and equitable food future begins from the grassroots — with farmers at the center.
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