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ITANAGAR, 27 Nov:<\/strong> Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday positioned the state’s cooperative sector as a key driver for economic future, describing the just-concluded five-day capacity building-cum-workshop for cooperative rejuvenation in Tawang as a transformative milestone.<\/p>\n He said the initiative not only strengthened the leadership capacity of cooperative functionaries across the state but also set the tone for modern, innovation-driven cooperative governance.<\/p>\n Terming the initiative a push towards restructuring and modernising the cooperative landscape, Khandu in a post on X said, “A milestone for the Cooperative movement in Arunachal Pradesh!”<\/p>\n The workshop, organised in partnership with Tribhuvan Sahkari University (TSU), Gujarat, wasthe first such intensive training programme undertaken by the state.<\/p>\n According to the chief minister, the sessions brought together experts, practitioners, and emerging cooperative leaders for in-depth modules that addressed both structural challenges and new possibilities within the sector.<\/p>\n He said the training covered “cooperative governance, strategic and entrepreneurial thinking, business plan formulation, dairy and fisheries societies, financial operationalisation and inter-departmental convergence,” ensuring that participants received holistic exposure to the mechanics of running modern cooperatives.<\/p>\n Khandu emphasised that the collaborative approach, bringing together government departments, cooperative societies and academic experts, is essential for building resilient grassroots institutions.<\/p>\n He added that many local cooperatives, especially in rural regions, require renewed capacity, professional management practices, and a clearer roadmap to become financially viable and community-driven.<\/p>\n “Appreciation to the eminent TSU faculty for their valuable insights, which have laid a strong foundation for a revitalised and future-ready cooperative sector,” the chief minister said, addingthat their guidance introduced the participants to innovative operational models that could be adapted to Arunachal’s unique geographical and socioeconomic context.<\/p>\n Khandu also underlined the workshop’s role in advancing the state’s broader development vision.<\/p>\n “This initiative is a meaningful step towards empowering cooperative leaders and advancing grassroots economic development for a self-reliant Arunachal Pradesh,” he said.<\/p>\n The chief minister added that a strong cooperative network is vital for expanding livelihood opportunities in sectors such as dairy, fisheries, agriculture, and handicrafts, areas where community participation and shared economic models can yield long-term sustainability.<\/p>\n The weeklong event is expected to serve as a foundation for a series of reforms aimed at rejuvenating dormant cooperatives, promoting entrepreneurship, and improving financial discipline and accountability within the sector, officials said here.<\/p>\n Follow-up activities and structured mentorship are likely to be introduced to ensure continuity and effective implementation at the ground level. 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