6th National Labour Cooperatives Congress held

Dimapur, March 7 (MExN): Advisor Cooperation, Government of Nagaland, Imtilemba Sangtam attended the 6th National Labour Cooperatives Congress at Conference Hall of IAPDD, Siri Institutional Area New Delhi on March 4, 2016 under the theme ‘Role of Labour Cooperatives in Make in India, Skill India and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.’   Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Sudarshan Bhagat graced the function as the chief guest. The main focus of the congress was the role of labour cooperatives in Make in India, Skill India and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan as per appeal made by the Prime Minister of India. The Congress reviewed the implementation of recommendation of 5th National Labour Cooperatives Congress and also considered the achievements, problems of Labour Cooperatives in details.  

Delegates from Labour Cooperatives and special invitees from Central and State government, NABARD, National Cooperatives Organizations, NGOs, International Organizations participated in the Congress. A DIPR report also stated that the Advisor was accompanied by Velasa Nakhro, Registrar of Cooperatives Societies and Department Officers from the State.   Advisor Imtilemba Sangtam also met Union Minister of State for Agriculture, Mohanbhai Kalyanjibhai Kundariya and discussed department projects like ICDP, NCDC and other projects. The Union Minister assured to extend all possible help to the State. The Union Minister is planning to visit Nagaland in the first week of May 2016.