Mangaljit Rai elected as SICUN chairman

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.