Registrar calls for greater youth participation in cooperative movement in Manipur

Imphal, Sep 22 (UNI) The cooperative movement in Manipur needs greater participation from young people and women to remain relevant and create new livelihood opportunities, Registrar of Cooperative Societies W. Ibohal said at the 15th session of the "Meet the Press" programme held at the DIPR auditorium on Tuesday. Ibohal said the cooperative sector should not be viewed merely as a traditional system of rural credit but as a platform for employment, entrepreneurship, access to finance and collective business activities. With changing technology and markets, he said cooperatives can provide opportunities for young people to start businesses, work collectively, access…