Union Ministry of Cooperation Secretary Ashish Bhutani virtually inaugurated the NCDC’s two day workshop on “Cooperatives and Global Supply Chain Logistics” on Tuesday in Shimla.
It is being organized in collaboration with the Network for Development of Agricultural Cooperatives in Asia and the Pacific (NEDAC) and Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). The workshop will conclude on 10th April 2024 i.e. today.
In his inaugural address Bhutani underscored the need of fostering sustainable development and inclusive growth through cooperatives.
He further said that it is an ideal platform to share best practices amongst delegates from various countries.
NEDAC Chairman and NCDC MD Pankaj Kumar Bansal highlighted various initiatives undertaken by the Government of India to empower and benefit cooperatives, emphasizing their pivotal role in sustainable economic development.
Himachal Pradesh Cooperation Secretary C Paulrasu also graced the event, stressing on the importance of cooperative initiatives at the regional level.
This workshop aims to explore the impact of cooperatives on global supply chains by learning from the industry leaders and experts and discovering cooperative success stories in logistics, and to discuss strategies for efficient logistics management.
A total of 85 participants, including delegates from India, Nepal, Philippines, and Vietnam, actively engaged in the workshop, contributing diverse perspectives and experiences to the discussions.
Six technical sessions are scheduled throughout the workshop, covering a wide range of topics pertinent to cooperative engagement in supply chain logistics.
The key topics being covered in the workshop are related to Cooperatives’ role in global logistics, Navigating challenges in supply chain collaboration, and Innovative approaches to cooperative logistics.
The participants would also visit local cooperative organizations.
The event is being conducted by Dr. K. R. Salin, Honorary Director of NEDAC.