With an aim to strengthen the people for economic self-reliance, a cooperative awareness programme was held at community hall, Baghty town in Wokha on 22 March.

The Cooperative Training Centre, Medziphema, Department of Cooperation in collaboration with National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI) and ARCS Office Wokha organised the programme, a DIPR report stated.

Resource persons and trainers from KVK, Wokha, Fishery and Veterinary departments, and Nagaland State Cooperative Bank (NSCB) Wokha imparted awareness on how to participate and render services in a socio economic-organisation for the benefit of its members and enabling them to attain increased income, savings, investments, and productivity instead of being a social liability and dependent on others.

T Alanthung Ngullie, SRCS Wokha, speaking on functions and objectives of cooperative societies, said that the main objective of a cooperative society is for the economic growth of its members through mutual help, where profit is shared equitably.

He also highlighted potential areas to promote self-sustenance, economic surplus, and generating employment at the local level through cooperative societies.

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The process of organising a cooperative society was also made aware to the farmers and the public.

During the interactive session of the programme, farmers shared their experiences on success stories as well as the challenges they faced.

Enhancing livestock production by Deputy Director, Veterinary Department, Dr. N Wopenthung Odyuo; transforming agricultural practices by Dr. BL Mhalo Tungoe; Acto-Agri, Financial literacy by Ariekpe Chamlak, Branch Manager, NSCB Wokha and enhancing fish production by Apon S Kikon, AFI, Fishery department, Wokha were the topics covered during the programme.

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