With an aim to enhance the professional capabilities of dairy cooperative society (DCS) secretaries, the Eastern Regional Demonstration and Training Centre of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Siliguri, West Bengal recently organised a 21-day residential training programme exclusively for women.
The programme was sponsored by Kosi Milk Union under Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) scheme.
A total of 15 women participants attended the training programme aimed at improving their knowledge, skills and overall efficiency in managing cooperative societies. The course covered a wide range of classroom-based topics, including cooperative principles and bye-laws, roles and responsibilities of DCS secretaries, society management, milk procurement and quality control.
Special emphasis was laid on member relations, extension services and animal husbandry, covering key areas such as nutrition, breeding and animal health. The participants were also trained in administrative and financial management, with dedicated sessions on record maintenance and member engagement.
The practical training included milk testing, equipment operation, silage preparation, urea chaff treatment and vermicomposting, ensuring practical exposure along with theory. This programme is a significant step towards empowering women in the dairy cooperative sector and strengthening dairy operations at the grassroots level.
