As part of the Bilateral Engagement Programme on "Policies and Programmes of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Cooperative Sectors in India," the Minister, Ministry of Industry, SME and Cooperatives, Government of the Republic of Mauritius, HE Sayed Muhammad Aadil AMEER MEEA, visited the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) Headquarters in New Delhi.

The distinguished delegation also comprised Raj Kishore BUNJUN, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry, SME and Cooperatives, Government of the Republic of Mauritius; Mohammad Zahir Arshaad HYDA, Adviser, Ministry of Industry, SME and Cooperatives, Government of the Republic of Mauritius; and Dr. Khushnood Ali, Head, Research Division, AARDO, New Delhi.

The delegation was warmly received by Rohit Gupta, Deputy Managing Director, NCDC, who welcomed the dignitaries and showcased India's cooperative development model, highlighting NCDC's key initiatives and its pivotal role in strengthening the cooperative ecosystem through financial assistance, infrastructure development, capacity building, and institutional support.

The interaction provided a platform for exchanging ideas, sharing best practices, and exploring opportunities for deeper collaboration in the cooperative and SME sectors, further strengthening the longstanding partnership between India and Mauritius.