DIMAPUR — Phek district celebrated the 71st All India Cooperative Week on the theme ‘Role of cooperatives in building Viksit Bharat’ at SIRD hall, Phek, on November 20 with Deputy Commissioner of Phek, John Tsulise Sangtam as the special guest.
Addressing the gathering, the DC spoke about the responsibilities of the cooperative societies and encouraged the members of cooperative societies to maintain strong connection and unity among the members to push development through various activities, a DIPR report stated.
Sangtam also spoke on the importance of time management while organising and planning various activities to increase efficiency and productivity.
As part of strengthening the Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS), the DC also handed over computer sets to 16 selected cooperative societies during the programme.
In his welcome address, the SRCS Phek, Jacob Khing informed the gathering that cooperative societies provide a special platform to explore new avenues of growth by fostering entrepreneurship and promoting inclusive development and also creating sustainable livelihood.
Nezelu Nyekha, representing Chakeshang Women Welfare, MPCS Ltd. Pfutsero, also shared about the success story of the cooperative society. Member of Tsapvuri Farming Cooperative Society Ltd., Rev. P. Harûtsû offered invocation, while ICS Pfutsero, Zewe Ritse proposed the vote of thanks. The programme was chaired by ISC Phek, Kuiyipu Sharu.