Managing Sustainable Collective Enterprises
Managing sustainable collective enterprises—such as cooperatives, self-help groups (SHGs), and community-based enterprises—requires balancing economic viability with social equity and environmental responsibility. Success relies on shared ownership, democratic governance, transparent financial management, and capacity building to empower local communities.
Governance
- Shared Ownership: Ensure every member has an equal voice in major decisions, which builds emotional commitment, accountability, and long-term resilience.
- Transparent Leadership: Regularly elect board members and establish clear bylaws that define roles, responsibilities, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
- Federated Support: Connect with larger federations or unions to access broader resources, public procurement opportunities, and policy advocacy.
Autonomy
- Capital Access: Pool member resources and utilize micro-finance or cooperative banks to ensure a steady flow of working capital.
- Revenue Reinvestment: Reinvest a percentage of profits directly into the collective to upgrade technology, improve infrastructure, and fund social safety nets for members.
- Financial Literacy: Conduct ongoing training to ensure all members understand profit-and-loss statements, pricing strategies, and financial health.
Excellence
- Triple Bottom Line: Measure success not just by financial returns, but by social impact (fair wages, community upliftment) and environmental stewardship (reducing waste and resource depletion).
- Supply Chain Control: Manage the entire value chain—from sourcing raw materials to end-of-product life—to minimize ecological harm and maximize local value addition.
Competencies
- Skill Enhancement: Provide continuous training in production techniques, quality control, design, and digital literacy to adapt to shifting markets.
- Inclusive Leadership: Actively foster the participation of marginalized groups, ensuring equitable agency and autonomy across the collective.
About PGD–SCM
The Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Collectives Management is a specialized programme designed to develop professionals to meet the demand for competent professionals in participatory governance and management of collective enterprise ecosystems including Cooperatives, FPOs, Producer Companies; Agri Business and Food Value Chains and for fulfillment of Sustainable Development Cooperation Goals.
Programme Objectives
- Build behavioural, managerial, entrepreneurial & governance competencies
- Professionalise participatory governance and management of collective enterprises, agri business and food value chains and fulfilment of sustainable development cooperation goals.
- Develop Sustainable Solutions for achieving Enterprise Excellence
Who Should Apply?
- Agriculture graduates
- Dairy & horticulture students
- Development sector aspirants
- NGO professionals
Programme Fee and Hostel Charges
The PGD–SCM programme is designed to be accessible and inclusive, particularly for candidates committed to working in the Sustainable collective enterprises ecosystem. A limited number of merit-cum-need-based fellowships and partner-supported scholarships will be offered to deserving candidates, especially those interested in serving Collective Enterprises (CEs) and grassroots organisations
Selection Criteria:
Components | Weightage (%) |
Common Admission Test Score (Valid score: CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/ATMA/GMAT) | 40 |
Minimum CGPA of 5.00/10.00 or 50% aggregate marks (or equivalent) in graduation | 30 |
SCM Aptitude Test / Group Processes | 15 |
Personal Interview | 15 |
Total | 100 |
Admission Process
- Step 1: Registration and Payment of Application Fee of Rs 500 Fill the online registration form using the link -
- Step 2: SCM Aptitude Test will be conducted online after registration
- Step 3: Admission Interview for short listed candidates will be conducted either in person or online along with additional group processes, if any.
- Step 4: Selection - Provisional admission will be granted to selected candidates. The offer letter will be sent via email and post.
- Step 5: Commitment Fee - Pay the commitment fee of Rs 50,000 for confirming provisional admission.
Campus Visit
- Certificate Verification: During their visit to campus, selected candidates will have to carry with them all their eligibility related documents including valid Common Admission Test score, 10th, 12th, graduation related documents, Transfer Certificate, Aadhaar card, two passport size photos
- Admission Kit Collection - On completion of the certificate verification process, they will be provided an admission kit and ASCI PGD SCM handbook.
Programme Fee
Fee Structure and Instalment Plan
Component | Amount (INR) | Timeline |
Admission Fee | 50,000 | To be Within 7 days of admission confirmation |
1st Instalment | 1,50,000 | Before the beginning of Interactive Learning Term I |
2nd Instalment | 1,00,000 | Before the beginning of Interactive Learning Term II |
3rd Instalment | 1,00,000 | Before the beginning of Interactive Learning Term III |
Total Programme Fee | 4,00,000 (INR) |
- The Hostel charge for residential students is Rs. 180,000/- and is additional to the program fee for double occupancy and inclusive of catering and food provision charges while on campus. This is to be paid along with the fee installments.
- All fees and charges are non- refundable.
- A limited number of merit-cum-need-based fellowships and partner-supported scholarships will be offered to deserving candidates, especially those committed to serving Collective Enterprises (CEs) and grassroots organisations.
Notes:
Selection and admission of the candidates is subject to fulfillment of eligibility criteria and conditions. The Fees paid by such candidates who failed to meet the eligibility criteria and conditions will be forfeited
All fee and charges paid are non- refundable