Port Blair, Nov 15: In continuation of 70th All India Cooperative Week, the 2nd day celebration was held at the community hall Ferrargunj. Theme of the Day was Revitalization of Non-Credit Cooperatives and Financial Inclusions. The Chief Guest of the day was Mrs. Shaban Banu, AGM NABARD. She has inaugurated the programme by lightning a lamp. In her inaugural speech she highlighted the importance of Finance and Financial Institutions for the betterment of societies and further advised the gathering to take active participations for the promotion of cooperative societies & Self help groups. She informed that each and every member of the society are responsible for upliftment of socio-economic status of the villagers and also mentioned about the requirements and needs of the members through raising their voice with concern authority. Further she informed the gathering in detail about the insurance policies like “Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojna and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojna” and advised the members to avail these facilities.
Mr. Swaran Singh Director ANSCU spoke about the development of cooperative societies in the Islands and Mr. Bittu S Nathan Coop Inspector (RCS) as created awareness for the formation of a new cooperative society, SHGs and its benefits and role for the development of area.
The programme was attended by about 80 participants including PACS members, Primary Cooperative Societies, SHGs, Villagers, officers of Coop Dept. ANSCB and ANSCU.
Earlier the welcome address was proposed by Mr. Ajay Biswas Director Federation and the programme was concluded with the vote of thanks proposed by Dr. Nagesh Ram, Principal RGCTC.
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