The 70th All India Cooperative Week, which began on November 14, concluded today in Kohima at the Conference Hall, Red Cross Building. Under the theme “Role of Cooperatives in advancing India towards a $5 trillion economy and Sustainable Development Goals”, the final event was organized by the office of the assistant registrar of Cooperative Societies, Kohima.
Kumar Ramnikanth, IAS, Deputy Commissioner of Kohima, served as the Guest of Honor and emphasized the unique strengths of Nagaland during the program. The DC particularly highlighted the potential of the tourism and agriculture sectors, calling for collaborative efforts to understand and leverage their capabilities rather than simply emulating others.
Underlining the significance of sustainability, Ramnikanth expressed concern about the current environmental pollution and its potential impact on future generations, advocating for a sustainable approach to development and emphasized the distinctive Naga way of life. He stressed on the need to capitalize on market opportunities while showcasing the state’s potential for organic produce, and highlighted the role of cooperative societies in achieving these objectives. Calling for unity among the people of Nagaland and the sharing of success stories, Ramnikanth expressed the importance of overcoming existing divisions and fostering strong relationships within the state.
The DC also urged the department and relevant individuals to raise public awareness and provide education. Highlighting the positive contributions made by even the smallest countries to the world, he emphasized that the Naga people can also excel and make significant contributions. The importance of seizing market opportunities and promoting the state’s potential for organic produce, was also mentioned where Ramnikanth pointed out the pivotal role of cooperative societies in attaining these objectives. He urged the people of Nagaland to come together and share their success stories, highlighting the necessity of overcoming existing divisions and fostering strong relationships within the state.
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DRCS Rokovisa Chase of Kohima stated that the weeklong 70th All India Cooperative week, held from November 14 to 20, provided an opportunity to reflect on the achievements and setbacks of the cooperative societies and plan the next steps accordingly. He highlighted the emphasis of the Central government on the cooperative sector due to its recognized impact. In Nagaland, the cooperative movement’s true impact remains limited due to the small size of the units. While there are over 8000 societies in Nagaland, not all are vibrant, covering only about 30 percent of the state’s population, indicating the need for broader coverage.
He also clarified that the Cooperative department is responsible for registering societies and does not directly implement schemes. Once registered, the societies can approach the department to access the available schemes and facilities, emphasizing that it is up to the societies to identify their needs while the department can provide necessary facilitation. Subsequently, it is up to the societies to determine their needs, while the department can offer assistance in facilitating their endeavors.
The program was earlier blessed with invocation by Menguno Koso. SRCS ,Tseminyu Tesenmo Thong pronounced the vote of thanks.
Later the program was followed by a technical session. Executive Assistant (M&E) Food processing Section Department of Industries and Commerce Keren Swu and Sector Manager NSCB Luidi Zeliang spoke on programmes and scheme for cooperative societies under banking sector. While Ar.Richard Belho of Zynorique initiative, Agri production and Marketing Coop Society, Kohima shared on constrains, problems and potentials of marketing in the context of Nagaland way forward.
