Welcoming the Indian team of IFFCO Chairman Dileep Sanghani and Tarun Bhargava, ANGKASA President Datuk Seri Dr. Abdul Fattah Abdullah said that ANGKASA looks forward to bilateral cooperation with IFFCO to unlock more business opportunities for both countries’ cooperative movement.
It bears recalling that Sanghani, who has filed a nomination for the Presidentship of ICAO, a sectoral organization of the International Co-operative Alliance, is currently touring Malaysia and Thailand. The purpose is-to increase C2C and garner support for himself for the ICAO elections. Sanghani is scheduled to return home today 24th May.
The IFFCO team was offered a warm welcome wherever it went. It was well-received by the ANGKASA president who was quoted as saying that he is very pleased when the world’s best cooperative, IFFCO, is discussing strategic cooperation that can be developed to provide long-term benefits to the movement.
Presenting himself as the one who has logged 40 years in public service as the voice of the ordinary co-op members, Sanghani presented his vision for a truly successful co-op movement.
Making farmers prosper through a timely supply of reliable, high-quality agricultural inputs and bringing the world’s best agriculture model to implementation is my prime goal. “Sahakar se Samrudhdhi” which is Progress through Cooperation is what he said he aspires to achieve.
Talking to Indian Cooperative Sanghani said “In India, about 65 to 70 % of the population is dependent on agriculture as well as cooperatives for their livelihood. Farmers play a key role in cooperatives. India is home to a considerable number of cooperatives’, My belief is, that together we will grow. My culture taught me
‘Vasudeva Kutumbakam’, that is, ‘the whole world is one family. I want to promote the world cooperative movement with this thought in mind.
He also laid emphasis on Women empowerment and Youth participation and said I will ensure greater access for women in cooperatives and gender and equality at the heart of cooperative contributions to sustainable development. India is a nation of youth, so we plan every step accordingly. We can develop the best model for youths globally. Cooperatives can offer a better future to young people, underlined Sanghani.
Sanghani also touched upon subjects like co-op banking, communal harmony, Covid 19, and the spirit of democracy. Any start-up, agriculture, fishing, or distribution needs finance. Cooperative banks have to act as a friend, philosopher and guide to the entire cooperative structure, he stated.
India is a peace-loving country, never in favor of war. I firmly believe war is not an answer to the problem. I like to quote that the meaning of ‘cooperative’ is to live with cooperation, asserted Sanghani.
He also recounted the special contributions by Amul, IFFCO, KRIBHCO, NAFED, NCUI, etc. during the Covid outbreak and said they have shown the strength of the cooperative model to the world. I firmly believe in democracy. Being elected by people is a greater responsibility towards society, where people believe in you, concluded Sanghani.
