Tribhuvan Sahkari University Holds Inaugural Convocation in Gujarat, Focuses on Building Future Cooperative Leadership

Anand (Gujarat): Union Minister of State for Cooperation and Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol presided over the first convocation ceremony of Tribhuvan Sahkari University in Anand, Gujarat, where students received undergraduate and doctoral degrees in a milestone event for India’s cooperative education system.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mohol described the university as a significant step towards strengthening the country’s cooperative ecosystem through quality education, research and professional training. He said the institution has been established to nurture a new generation of cooperative professionals, administrators and researchers capable of driving sustainable growth in the sector.

The minister noted that the university reflects the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to promote prosperity through cooperation and has been developed under the guidance of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah.

During the ceremony, the university honoured its first graduating batch with undergraduate and doctoral degrees. Faculty members, academicians, cooperative leaders and officials attended the event, highlighting the growing importance of specialised education for India’s cooperative movement. The university aims to combine academic excellence with practical training to prepare professionals capable of strengthening cooperative institutions across sectors including agriculture, dairy, finance and rural development.

Addressing the graduating students, Mohol said receiving a degree should be viewed as the beginning of a new phase of responsibility rather than the completion of learning. He encouraged them to apply their knowledge in solving real-world challenges and contribute to strengthening India’s cooperative movement.

Highlighting future employment opportunities, the minister said the cooperative sector is expected to require more than 17 lakh trained professionals in the coming years, creating significant career prospects for skilled youth.

He also called on graduates to leverage emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, digital tools and innovative solutions to improve the functioning of cooperative societies, agricultural enterprises and rural institutions, making them more efficient, transparent and globally competitive.