<h1>India's first national cooperative university to be established in Gujarat for Rs 500 crore to train skilled workforce and eliminate nepotism</h1> A Union Minister announced India's first national cooperative university will be established in Gujarat at a cost of Rs 500 crore on 125 acres. The university aims to eliminate nepotism in the cooperative sector by ensuring only trained personnel receive jobs, unlike current practices of hiring first then training. Named after a cooperative movement pioneer, the institution will address training gaps in a sector engaging 30 crore people. The university will produce skilled workforce, conduct research, standardize course materials, and prepare experts for emerging cooperative ventures including digital platforms and startups.