The Cooperation Department, Mangan, Sikkim successfully organized a one-day training and refresher programme for Cooperative Inspectors, Assistant Cooperative Inspectors, and Project Assistants at the DAC Conference Hall on Tuesday.
The event was held as part of the celebrations of the International Year of Cooperatives and the 50th year of Sikkim’s statehood.
The programme began with a welcome address by Cooperative Inspector Miss Paden Bhutia, who also presented an overview of cooperatives, including their definition, principles, departmental hierarchy, and bye-laws.
Audit Officer Pravesh Bhujel explained bookkeeping essentials, focusing on day-end processes and account management. ARCS Shri Reekpa Hissey spoke on cooperative functioning, board meetings, and administrative procedures,