Bharat Ratna Sahakarita Samman 2026

Honouring Excellence in Cooperative Banking

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Bharat Ratna Sahakarita Samman 2026 is a prestigious annual awards platform recognizing outstanding individuals and institutions contributing to India’s cooperative banking ecosystem.

The awards celebrate leadership, innovation, technology adoption, governance, and inclusive financial growth.

Important Dates

15th May 2026

Last Date for Nomination Submission

18th May 2026

Shortlist Announcement

6th June 2026

Winner Announcement & Award Ceremony

Objectives

  • Celebrate excellence and leadership within the cooperative banking sector
  • Recognize innovation, digital transformation, and governance best practices
  • Highlight economic and social contributions
  • Inspire institutions and leaders to raise industry benchmarks

Nomination Fee Structure

Award Nomination Option 1

Benefits
  • 1 Award Category
  • 2 Delegates
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Evening Snack
  • Dinner + Cocktail
  • Delegate Kit
INR 10,000 + GST

Award Nomination Option 2

Benefits
  • 2 Award Categories
  • 2 Delegates
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Evening Snack
  • Dinner + Cocktail
  • Delegate Kit
INR 15,000 + GST

Award Nomination Option 3

Benefits
  • 3 Award Categories
  • 2 Delegates
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Evening Snack
  • Dinner + Cocktail
  • Delegate Kit
INR 18,000 + GST

Award Categories

Best Urban Cooperative Bank
Best Multi-State Urban Cooperative Bank
Best Mahila Urban Cooperative Bank
Best MD/CEO of the Year
Best Chairperson of the Year
Best Director of the Year
Best CTO/IT Head of the Year
Best CISO of the Year
Best Woman Leader of the Year
Best Young Leader of the Year
Best Cyber Security Initiative
Best Digital Bank of the Year
Best Data Center Implementation
Best CBS Implementation
Best NPA Management
Best Mobile Banking Initiative
Best Risk Management Initiative
Best Digital Payments Initiative
Best Data Analytics Initiative
Best FinTech Implementation
Best Fraud Control Initiative

Nomination Terms & Guidelines

  • All nominations will be treated as strictly confidential
  • Nominations must be submitted through the official online form
  • Applicants may apply for up to three categories
  • Nomination fees are applicable at submission
  • Independent external jury evaluation
  • Please avoid sharing highly confidential data
  • The jury’s decision will be final
  • Each category may have more than one winner
  • Nomination fees are non-refundable
  • Winners informed 15 days prior to ceremony
  • Awards announced at Bharat Cooperative Banking Summit 2026, Lucknow

Bank Details for Nomination Fee Transfer

The nomination fee should be transferred to the account details mentioned below:

Name of the Account: Be to Be Market Media Private Limited
Account Number: 10179696666
Bank: IDFC First Bank
Branch: Kaushambi, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
IFSC Code: IDFB0020146
SWIFT Code: IDFBINBBMUM

A GST tax invoice will be shared after successful receipt of the award nomination fee.

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