NCCE of NCUI recently conducted a virtual three-day Leadership Development Program for Chairmen / Directors of Fishermen’s Cooperatives of India in New Delhi. The aim was to develop their managerial and fish farming skills.
About 26 participants from Telangana, Odisha, Assam, Uttar Pradesh and New Delhi attended the program. One of the aims was also to develop leadership quality among the participants so that they can provide good governance and professional management of their cooperative societies. says a press release issued by NCUI.
Experts discussed with the participants the challenges and issues and their solutions for scientific fish cultivation and proper functioning of cooperative societies. The role and responsibilities of the Board of Directors were also discussed in detail.
Many other subjects had been incorporated and tailored into this program as a training capsule for the Fisheries sector.
B.K. Mishra, Managing Director FISHCOPFED presented an overview on the role of FISHCOPFED for development of Fisheries Cooperatives. Experts and faculties took sessions on schemes for Fishermen Cooperatives and Innovative methods for Fish farming, and other relevant topics.
Cooperative Principles & Values, Qualities and Function of effective leadership, Types & Style of Cooperative Leaders, Insurance schemes for fisheries cooperatives, Leadership Skills and Management, Maintenance of books of Accounts and Record in Cooperative Society, Schemes of govt. for Fishery Development, Modern Techniques of fish farming etc were discussed threadbare during the sessions.
In his valedictory remarks, Dr. V.K. Dubey, Director, NCCE said the knowledge gained by the participants may be utilised in their societies for better prospectus. Priyank Singh, Assistant Director, NCCE coordinated the program successfully and all the participants were highly appreciative of the program.