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Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah chairs the 93rd General Council meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation at its headquarters in New Delhi recently . Photo: channel24india.com via CG/DPR
Shashikant Dwivedi highlights the state’s priorities for strengthening farmers, rural livelihoods and cooperative institutions
Key Highlights
- Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah chairs the NCDC’s 93rd General Council meeting in New Delhi.
- Chhattisgarh MARKFED Chairman Shashikant Dwivedi participates as the state’s representative.
- Dwivedi highlights the corporation’s progress and Chhattisgarh’s initiatives to strengthen the cooperative sector.
- Discussions focus on enhancing the financial and infrastructure capacity of cooperative institutions.
Raipur: Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Marketing Federation (MARKFED) Chairman Shashikant Dwivedi represented the state at the 93rd General Council meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), held in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah.
The meeting brought together senior officials and representatives of the cooperative sector from across the country to advance the vision of “Sahkar Se Samriddhi”—prosperity through cooperation—and strengthen the cooperative movement.
Discussions centred on improving the financial strength and infrastructure capacity of cooperative institutions, enabling them to contribute more effectively to farmers’ welfare and the rural economy.
Dwivedi Highlights NCDC’s Progress
Chhattisgarh MARKFED Chairman Shashikant Dwivedi (centre) with fellow cooperative sector representatives at the NCDC’s 93rd General Council meeting in New Delhi recently Photo; channel24india.com CG/DPR
Addressing the meeting, Dwivedi highlighted the changes witnessed in the cooperative sector and praised the NCDC’s progress over the past five years.
He noted that the corporation, established in 1963, had achieved several significant milestones during this period under Shah’s leadership.
“The National Cooperative Development Corporation has made unprecedented progress and achieved several new milestones over the past five years under the visionary and strong leadership of Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah.”
— Shashikant Dwivedi, Chairman, Chhattisgarh MARKFED
Dwivedi described the corporation’s growth as an important contribution to efforts aimed at strengthening cooperative institutions and expanding their role in economic development.
Chhattisgarh’s Cooperative Priorities Presented
Representing Chhattisgarh, the MARKFED Chairman outlined the state government’s priorities and initiatives to support farmers, strengthen the rural economy and improve the functioning of cooperative societies.
His participation brought the state’s cooperative development priorities into the national discussion, with an emphasis on the role these institutions can play in supporting rural communities.
Strengthening the financial and infrastructure capacity of cooperatives remained a central focus of the meeting. These capabilities are important to enabling cooperative institutions to serve their members effectively and sustain their activities.
Focus on Stronger, More Transparent Institutions
The meeting provided a platform for cooperative sector representatives from different states to discuss institutional development and the broader objectives of the cooperative movement.
According to the state release, the deliberations are expected to support efforts to make the cooperative framework stronger and more transparent across the country, including in Chhattisgarh.
The participation of state representatives and senior cooperative officials also provided an opportunity to align regional priorities with the national vision of achieving prosperity through cooperation.
