Kohima: Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav demanded a tech-driven shift for the state's cooperative sector on Friday. He pushed for more youth involvement and women-led businesses during a gathering at Lok Bhavan in Kohima. The event marked Cooperative Week and five years since the creation of the Ministry of Cooperation.
Yadav spoke on the impact of collective efforts. He said, "the cooperative movement embodies the spirit of self-help, mutual support and collective action, and has played a transformative role in promoting inclusive growth and empowering communities across the country."
The Governor highlighted Nagaland’s untapped potential in dairy, fisheries, and organic farming. He pointed to the need for better market access for farmers. To get there, the state must move beyond outdated models. It needs to embrace modern professional management.
PHED and Cooperation Minister Jacob Zhimomi noted that the state is pushing digital transactions to clean up the system. He wants to cut out the middlemen. Direct links between farmers and consumers will help ensure fair pay. Meanwhile, the government is running a week of activities in schools and colleges to teach students about cooperative values.
Secretary for Cooperation Orenthung Lotha confirmed that 231 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies are now computerized. This move aims to fix transparency issues. However, Lotha warned that many societies remain dormant. He plans to draft a new State Cooperative Policy to wake them up. The Governor also launched four model cooperative society offices during the event to serve as local hubs.
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