Deoria, Uttar Pradesh: IFFCO Chairman Dileep Sanghani’s visit to eastern Uttar Pradesh highlighted the role of grassroots engagement and women’s participation in strengthening the cooperative movement.
During his visit to Deoria district, Sanghani interacted with members of the Mahila Multipurpose Cooperative Society at Mujhana, Lala Baitalpur. He expressed his gratitude for the affection and blessings of the women present and acknowledged their contribution to community development through cooperative initiatives.
Earlier, Sanghani received a warm welcome upon arriving at Gorakhpur Airport. Those present included IFFCO Director Valmiki Tripathi, Marketing Director Yogendra Kumar and Uttar Pradesh State Marketing Manager Yatendra Kumar.
Jayprakash Pandey, Durgesh Pandey, Parmatma Kunwar, Ganga Sagar and local cooperative workers also joined the reception. Sanghani thanked the people of Gorakhpur for their warm welcome and hospitality.
The interaction with members of the Mahila Multipurpose Cooperative Society underscored the importance of women’s involvement in grassroots cooperative institutions. Their participation can contribute to collective decision-making, rural livelihoods and community development.
Sanghani’s visit also highlighted the value of direct engagement between cooperative leadership, members and local workers in understanding grassroots experiences and strengthening institutional relationships.
The visit to eastern Uttar Pradesh reaffirmed the role of cooperative institutions in promoting collective participation, women’s empowerment and inclusive rural development.