Itanagar, Jul 5: The Chairman of the Arunachal Pradesh State Cooperative Union (APSCU), Nabam Tahi Nekil, along with his team, called on the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt. General KT Parnaik, (Retd.), at Raj Bhavan on Saturday. They discussed the current landscape, challenges facing cooperative societies, and the future course of the cooperative movement in the State, including the opportunities available to empower them.
The Governor underlined the importance of enabling the cooperative societies to find access to wider markets, particularly outside the State, to ensure better value for Arunachal Pradesh’s surplus agricultural and horticultural produce. Recognizing the potential of local produce, especially perishable items, he suggested more warehouses, cold storages, and effective utilization of the Hollongi and Tezu airports as export gateways to boost trade and income for farmers and growers.
In alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a vibrant cooperative sector, the Governor encouraged the APSCU to focus on strengthening grassroots cooperatives and promoting self-reliance among rural communities. He reiterated that the cooperative movement must evolve into a people-centric initiative driven by collective ownership and shared benefit.
Listening patiently to the specific challenges being faced by cooperative societies in different parts of the State, the Governor assured the Chairman of his support and committed to taking up relevant issues with the State Government for necessary action. He said that a shared commitment is necessary to advance the cooperative movement as a key driver of inclusive socio-economic development in Arunachal Pradesh.
Nekil presented the Governor with the report of the recently concluded 27th District Cooperative Union tour, highlighting field observations, progress, and areas needing policy and administrative attention.
Bengia Chuma, Techi Azad, Soai Kri and Toko Saha were also present at the meeting. 

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