A District-Level Co-operative Training Programme was successfully organized on Friday at the conference hall of Hotel Swadesh Heritage, Udupi, under the joint auspices of the Karnataka State Co-operative Federation Ltd., Bengaluru, Udupi District Co-operative Union Ltd., Udupi, Badagabettu Credit Co-operative Society Ltd., Udupi, and the Department of Co-operation, Udupi District.
The programme was inaugurated by Shri B. Jayakara Shetty Indrali, President of Udupi District Co-operative Union Ltd. and Badagabettu Credit Co-operative Society Ltd. Addressing the gathering, he stated that professionalism, transparent administration, modern management skills, and effective utilization of human resources play a decisive role in the success of co-operative institutions. He emphasized that in the changing economic environment, co-operative institutions should adopt technology and knowledge-based work practices to provide more efficient member-centric services.
The resource person for the programme, Shri Varun Bhat, Chartered Accountant and Auditor from Shivamogga, delivered detailed sessions on “Professionalism in Co-operatives and Its Application for Organisational Growth” and “Human Resources, Their Utilisation and Development.” He highlighted the importance of professional management and employee skill development in the growth and sustainability of co-operative institutions.
As part of the Gandhi Jayanti observance, floral tributes were offered to a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, adorned with a hand-spun khadi garland. Speaking on the occasion, Shri B. Jayakara Shetty Indrali recalled the life and ideals of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. He noted that the values of truth, simplicity, self-reliance, discipline, and social responsibility championed by these leaders continue to serve as guiding principles for the present generation. He further stated that a better society can be built only when individuals incorporate these ideals into their daily lives.
Among those present were Shri Rajesh Sherigar, General Manager of Badagabettu Credit Co-operative Society Ltd.; Shri Praveen Kumar, Assistant General Manager; Shri Ashwini Kumar M., Accountant; Board Directors Shri Sadhu Salian, Shri L. Umanath, Smt. Jaya Shetty, and Shri Sadashiva Nayak.