A week-long awareness programme under Cooperation Week (Sahkarita Saptah) is underway in Tamta, with the objective of strengthening cooperative institutions and promoting greater awareness among farmers about the benefits of the cooperative movement. The campaign will continue until July 6.

The programme was inaugurated at the Paddy Procurement Centre, Tamta, under the supervision of the Primary Agricultural Credit Cooperative Society (PACS). The event witnessed the participation of farmers, public representatives and members of the cooperative society.

The inauguration was marked by the hoisting of the cooperative flag by chief guest and Farmers' Committee President Ravishankar Paikra, who called upon farmers to actively participate in cooperative activities for the collective development of the agricultural sector.

Addressing the gathering, Paikra said cooperative institutions form the backbone of the rural economy by ensuring the timely availability of seeds, fertilisers, agricultural loans and other essential services to farmers. He stressed the need to make cooperative societies more transparent, accountable and efficient so that they can better serve farming communities.

Participants at the event took a pledge to uphold the principles of cooperation and work collectively for the welfare of farmers. Officials also highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperative institutions to improve agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods.

A series of awareness programmes, discussions and outreach activities have been planned throughout the week to educate members and farmers about cooperative governance, financial discipline, transparency and the various schemes available through cooperative societies.

The organisers said the campaign is aimed at increasing public participation in the cooperative movement while encouraging institutions to adopt best practices in governance and service delivery. Officials expressed confidence that the initiative would further strengthen the cooperative network and benefit farmers across the region.

The concluding programme on July 6 is expected to witness participation from cooperative representatives, government officials and local farmers, reaffirming the commitment to building stronger and more effective cooperative institutions.