Mangaluru : We need to create awareness about the birth and objectives of cooperative sector. The journey and achievement of the cooperative sector since its inception till now is unparalleled, said University College Mangalore Principal Dr. Anasuya Rai, Principal of the University College of the city, opined that

She spoke after inaugurating a one-day seminar organized as part of the celebration of 69th All India Cooperative Week – 2022, under the joint auspices of Karnataka State Cooperative Federation Limited, Dakshina Kannada District Cooperative Union Limited, National Service Scheme of University College Mangalore, at Ravindra Kalabhavana on Wednesday.

The Chief Guest, Dakshina Kannada District Cooperative Union Ltd. Director Dr. Harish Acharya said that cooperative principle is beyond any religion, community, political stands, and gender differences. Through the participation of youth, an effort has been made to pass the principle of cooperation to the next generation, he added.

Dakshina Kannada District Cooperative Union Ltd. President Bellipadi Prasad Kaushal Shetty presided over the programme. Mangalore Cooperative Department, Superintendent N.J. Gopal participated as the resource person. Dakshina Kannada District Cooperative Union Ltd Directors Vinay Kumar Soorinje, Chittaranjan Bolar, Anupama A. Rao, NSS program officers Dr. Suresh, Dr. Gayathri N were present on this occasion.

Dakshina Kannada District Cooperative Union Limited Director Savithri Rai K mastered the ceremony. She welcomed the gathering and rendered vote of thanks. Teaching-non-teaching staff and students of the college were present.