Cooperative society awarded

Gangtok, Sikkim: The Nayuma Women’s Cooperative Society was awarded first prize in the National Co-operative Fair 2009, held in Jaipur Rajasthan. The cooperative members, led by their manager, Mr HP Adhikari, returned to Gangtok jubilant after participating in the Fair held from 2 January to 18 January.

They were awarded for the best decoration and best handicrafts and handloom items of Sikkim. Ms Kamala an active shareholder of the Society said: “We are very happy and encouraged to produce even better products and win international awards the next time.” The Nayuma Women’s Cooperative Society has three outlets in Gangtok to showcase its products. They have trained young unemployed women from rural areas of all the four districts of the state of Sikkim. MORE...