NCUI launches 2nd edition of Coops4GenNext; 300 youths join

The apex body of cooperatives-NCUI conducted its second lecture of Coops4GenNext Knowledge Series on Cooperatives last week. It is an initiative that provides an interactive cooperative knowledge-sharing platform for youth.

The second lecture was titled “Smart Farming Unleashed with Cooperative Innovation”.

Sharing details through twitter wall, the NCUI wrote, “NCUI’s Cooperative Extension & Advisory Services Division successfully conducted the 2nd lecture on “Smart Farming Unleashed with Cooperative Innovation”, under its flagship e-learning program – “Coops4GenNext Knowledge Series”

On this occasion, NCUI CE Dr. Sudhir Mahajan extended a warm welcome to all esteemed speakers & participants, setting the stage for the engaging & enlightening session.

He also shared valuable information about the initiatives undertaken by NCUI in empowering cooperatives across the nation.

Venkateshwara Cooperative Power & Agro Processing Ltd., Nashik, Chairman Shivaji Dole took all on a remarkable journey through their Cooperative’s growth trajectory, highlighting the power of collective efforts in agriculture & innovation, reads a NCUI facebook post.

Anil Pande, IT Head of Venkateshwara Cooperative, answered the intriguing questions raised by the enthusiastic participants, providing valuable insights & guidance.

Madhvendra Thakur, Chairman of Mithila Vegetable Processing & Marketing Cooperative Union Ltd., Bihar, enlightened the attendees with his visionary ideas, shedding light on the path to a more sustainable & prosperous agriculture sector.

An overwhelming count of more than 300 active participants joined this enriching webinar, contributing to the collective knowledge pool for the betterment of Indian farming & cooperative community, reads a post.

Dr. Sagar Wadkar, Adviser, NCUI, coordinated the entire program, ensuring a seamless and insightful experience for everyone involved.

Readers would recall that Coops4GenNext Knowledge Series was launched on the occasion of “World Youth Skills Day”. The inaugural lecture titled “Cooperatives: Social Business Model for Inclusive and Sustainable Development” was delivered by Dr. KK Tripathy, a renowned cooperative expert and OSD to the Cooperation Minister, Govt. of India.