Cooperative Week observed in Peren, Tuensang

ADC Peren, Keyiranding Hegui, NCS along with officials and participants during the 70th All India Cooperative Week Celebration held at women welfare hall, Jalukie town. (DIPR Photo)

ADC Peren, Keyiranding Hegui, NCS along with officials and participants during the 70th All India Cooperative Week Celebration held at women welfare hall, Jalukie town. (DIPR Photo)

Peren, November 20 (MExN): The 70th All India Cooperative Week organised by Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Peren was celebrated under the theme ‘Role of Cooperatives in $5 Trillion Economy and SDGs’ at women welfare hall, Jalukie town on November 20. 

The inaugural session was graced by ADC Peren & Administrator, Peren Town Council, Keyiranding Hegui as the special guest, stated a DIPR report. 

Keyiranding Hegui in his inaugural speech stressed on the motive behind the formation of cooperative societies and the need to strengthen the cooperative sectors in the district. Speaking on how other states are working towards increasing their economy, he encouraged the societies to work hard as the government is trying to help them in the best way possible and also advised them to value their economy and realise it. He also urged the gathering to refrain from mismanagement of funds received from the government in order to maintain transparency and accountability to take the district forward.

The ADC Peren further reminded the gathering about the winter carnival cum orchid festival which is scheduled to be held from December 6 to 10 at Carnival Village, Tepuiki-Peren where interested societies can take part during the event.

Earlier, Zaevituo Angami, SRCS i/c Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Peren in his keynote address thanked the cooperators for their prompt response in attending the programme as informed within a short notice. He also highlighted the different topics of the week-long celebration, its objectives, achievements and the strategies for way forward.

The programme was chaired by ICS, Keheiyile, while short speech was delivered by Zangdi Domta, BOD NStCB Ltd. and vote of thanks was proposed by ICS, Kikrusalie Medoze.

DC Tuensang Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa along with the participants at 70yh All India Co-operative week celebration at CKS Hall Tuensang. (DIPR Photo)

Tuensang: Tuensang witnessed the commemoration of the 70th All India Co-operative Week organised by the Assistant Registrar of Co-operative Society Tuensang. The event, held on November 20 at CKS Hall Tuensang, revolved around the theme ‘Role of Co-operative in $5 Trillion economy and SDGs.’

A DIPR report stated that Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa, Deputy Commissioner Tuensang, graced the occasion as the guest of honour. Addressing the gathering, The DC Tuensang emphasised the significance of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the UN. She drew attention to the presence of registered societies in every village of Tuensang District, noting that while many societies exist, several exhibit zero performance in transactions. 

Stressing the potential of Tuensang in organic vegetable production, she urged Self Help Groups (SHGs) to specialise in a single product and establish marketing linkages to uplift the economic status of societies. Furthermore, she called upon the Department of Co-operation to implement all central programs in the district, ensuring widespread benefits for the local populace.

The programme was chaired by Kiutsumong LDA, featuring a keynote address delivered by I Chume Chang, Joint Registrar of Co-operative Tuensang. Short speeches were given by Patsoi, Chairman of Life Elachi Agri and Allied Society Ltd. The vote of thanks was extended by Chembise.