International
Cooperative Museum

International Cooperative Museum is a project of Karassery Bank, a fast growing cooperative bank in the State, which made indelible marks of innovation with commitment to the customers. It would be second Cooperative Museum in the World. The Bank intends to showcase the history of successful and remarkable achievements of cooperative movements, India and of course in Kerala.

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International
Cooperative Museum

A project of Karassery Bank

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Cooperative Museum

ICM would be second Cooperative Museum in the World. First Cooperative Museum as a store was set up at Toadlane in UK in 1844. Of course the Bank had inspiration from the Rochdale Pioneers Museum in UK. To meticulously display the intervention of the cooperative movement in the history of humanity with special attention to India and Kerala. Our aim is to make the Museum a great learning experience from common people to students as well as researchers with the support of experts and research scholars in the field.

Wax Museum

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when we talk about a wax museum? Without doubt it would be Madame Tussades Wax Museum. Do you think it is out of reach for you visit it? Well, you have an alternative. Our Promoters intend to set up a Wax Museum as part of the International Cooperative Museum to depict eminent personalities who made indelible contributions for the cooperative movement.

Art Gallery

With several well documented and curated shows to its credit in India and abroad with participation in Art Fairs, the gallery pledges to promote young and established artists to create a greater drive towards the popularization of the arts. We, The promoters also intend to set up an Art Gallery to honor eminent artists who visit Kozhikode by providing them an opportunity for live demonstration of their innate skills and talents, and to display their works at the Gallery.

A venture of Karassery Bank

The Karassery Service Co-operative Bank Ltd, had its humble beginning on 10th October 1994, when a small group of philanthropists got together to set up the Bank. They decided to establish the bank with the sole motto of serving the community at large. With this end in view, they introduced attractive deposit and lending schemes relevant to the times. The Bank made a mark for itself with high quality of service, which primarily induced several customers to the bank. Having achieved many a coveted awards in the banking sector, the Karassery service Co-operative Bank has been making giant strides by attracting customers from the low, middle and upper income levels.

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Timeline

Earth Excavation
Feb 01, 2017
Pile Load Testing
Jan 07, 2017
Piling
Dec 01, 2016
Bhoomi Pooja
Oct 25, 2016
Commitee Formation
Sep 06, 2016
Planning of the project
Aug 28, 2016

Earth Excavation

Our engineers works with desire and care to make a beautiful building. Thus, earth excavation has been started.

Pile Load Testing

Testing make sure the quality result. Pile load testing is going on.

Piling

Our concept of "Make it work, make it right, make it fast", started our piling works.

Bhoomi Pooja

In Gods Grace, the project has been started with a bhoomi pooja, which is set in motion by our committee members.

Commitee Formation

Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode (IIMK) and University of Calicut has offered their intellectual support and guidance for the project. Eminent historian Dr. MGS Narayanan has agreed to be the academic head of the project to review the content. A coordination committee has been constituted to oversee the research work. Dr. P Sivadasan, head of history department of University of Calicut is the chairman of the committee. Prof. Vasisht, head of the department of history, Malabar Christian College, is the convener of the committee.

Planning of the project

International Cooperative Museum is a project of Karasseri Bank, a fast-growing cooperative bank in the State. It would be the second cooperative museum in the world and the first one in Asia. Construction of the 15-storied building to house the Museum has already been begun and progressing well. It is expected that the building would be completed in 24 months. ULCC, the cooperative giant in the field of construction has been given the contract.

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World's Second Cooperative Museum at Kozhikode

Dec 01, 2016

The Bank is setting up a 15-storied building in the heart of the ancient port city of Kozhikode to house the Museum. Around 25,000 square feet has been allotted for the Museum. The building will be completed in 24 months.…

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I have very fond memories of visiting many museums across India and I am passionate to know historical information. Here, I am glad to hear that World's second co-operative museum is under construction at Kozhikode. I love this website, which gives me upcoming news and timeline of the project. Really,…

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The concept of bringing in an international attraction to the city of Calicut is a noble idea. Here, I think it can be place to showcase the successful cooperative movements in Kerala by providing a meaningful display area or a special pavilion for each of them.

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