PAKYONG, (IPR): The Sikkim State Cooperative Union (SICUN) held its 59th Board
Meeting at the conference hall of SICUN, Assam Lingzey today. The main agenda
of the meeting was to elect the Board Chairman and Vice Chairman of SICUN and
form the executive committee with the newly constituted board members.
The
members came together and unanimously elected Dr Mangaljit Rai to serve as the
Chairman of SICUN and Purna Prasad Sharma as the Vice Chairman of SICUN. This
strategic decision was met with approval from all present. Additionally, the
board members proceeded to elect the members of the subcommittee, along with
Executive Director of the Executive Committee, within the organisation.
Dr
Mangaljit Rai, in his address, expressed his heartfelt gratitude for being
entrusted with the prestigious position of chairman of the union. He spoke
about the potential of leveraging social media as a dynamic tool to engage with
a broader audience, emphasising the need for innovative business strategies and
prioritising the continuous training and development of human resources to bolster
the capabilities of cooperative societies in the region.
He called
upon all members to collaborate and work towards a common goal of advancing ‘Sunaulo
ani Samridha Sikkim’, underscoring the importance of unity and collective
effort to achieve sustainable progress.
Dr Rai
also shared plans for an upcoming oath-taking ceremony, promising a grand and
symbolic event that reflects the innovative essence of the cooperative
movement.
Addressing
the operational aspects of the meeting, Phadung Bhutia, CEO of SICUN, provided
a comprehensive overview of the agenda. He delved into the functions of two
crucial sub-committees, namely the training & education sub-committee and
the cooperative development sub-committee, as outlined in the bye-laws of
SICUN.
He also
emphasised the inner workings of the institution and shed light on the
challenges it faces.
The board
members actively participated in discussions, offering valuable insights on
various innovative strategies such as securing funds, identifying new
opportunities, setting ambitious targets, improving production processes,
enhancing marketing and branding strategies for local products, and creating a
stable and sustainable business environment.