SICUN receives SKOCH Award

GANGTOK,:The Sikkim State Cooperative Union (SICUN) has been conferred with SKOCH Award for its integrated cooperative development, training and livelihood enhancement programme.

The award was received in New Delhi by SICUN chairman Mangal Jit Rai and vice chairman P.P Sharma from the hands of Prof. S. Mahendra Dey, chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister,and SKOCH Group chairman Sameer Kochharduring the 110th SKOCH Summit held at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi today.

SICUN had earlier successfully completed all stages of the SKOCH evaluation process and was selected for the prestigious recognition.

Mangal Jit Rai dedicated the recognition to the cooperative societies, members, employees and stakeholders of Sikkim. He said that the honour would further motivate SICUN to strengthen the cooperative movement, promote sustainable livelihoods and empower cooperative members across the State.