The 70th All India Cooperative Week, organized by Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Peren, was celebrated under the theme "Role of Cooperatives in $ 5 Trillion Economy and SDGs" at Women Welfare Hall, Jalukie Town on 20th November. The inaugural session was graced by ADC Peren & Administrator Peren Town Council, Keyiranding Hegui as the special guest.

Keyiranding Hegui in his inaugural speech stressed on the motive behind the formation of cooperative societies and the need to strengthen the cooperative sectors in the district. Speaking on how other states are working towards increasing their economy, he encouraged the societies to work hard as the government is trying to help them in the best way possible and also advised them to value their economy and realise it. He also urged them to refrain from mismanagement of funds received from the government in order to maintain transparency and accountability to take the district forward.

Hegui further reminded the gathering about the Winter Carnival cum Orchid Festival which is scheduled to be held from 6th to 10th December 2023 at Carnival Village, Tepuiki-Peren where interested societies can take part during the event.

Earlier, Zaevituo Angami, SRCS i/c Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Peren in his keynote address thanked the Cooperators for their prompt response in attending the programme as informed within a short notice. He also highlighted the different topics of the week-long celebration, its objectives, achievements and the strategies for way forward.

The programme was chaired by ICS, Keheiyile, while short speech was delivered by Zangdi Domta, BOD NStCB Ltd. and vote of thanks was proposed by ICS, Kikrusalie Medoze.

(Mamang IA, Peren)