Our Correspondent
Kohima | May 11
There was an increase of 375 registered cooperative societies of varied activities predominantly for agriculture and allied activities during 2016-17 in the state.
As of date a total of 7990 cooperative societies are in existence and are registered with the government, according to Nagaland Economic Survey 2016-17.
The report stated that despite efforts to elevate the economy of rural Nagaland through the intervention of the activities of the cooperative societies during 2016-17, 342 registered primary cooperative societies remained defunct and subsequently their registration were cancelled by the government.
Nagaland being a state where economic activities are concentrated only in small scale, the role of primary cooperative societies have gained importance.
To a large extent, the type of existing societies are basically primary cooperative societies which are engaged in agriculture and allied activities, marginal business houses and small cottage industries.
Audit for 926 societies as conducted for primary cooperatives during 2016-17 with the highest in Mokokchung district numbering 196 followed by Dimapur 191, Kohima 121, Phek 98, Wokha 71, Tuensang 61, Longleng 58, Mon 52, Kiphire 40, Zunheboto 16, Mangkolemba 15 and Peren 7.
