72nd All India Cooperative Week Celebrated at Gulmarg Convention Center Gulmarg, Nov: A special function was held at the Convention Center in the famous tourist destination of Gulmarg as part of the ongoing celebrations of the 72nd All India Cooperative Week. Commissioner Secretary Babila Rakwal graced the occasion as the chief guest. The event witnessed the participation of key officials from the Cooperative Department, including the Special Secretary Cooperative Society, Registrar, Joint Registrar, and several other officers, along with members and representatives of various cooperative societies. A series of stalls showcasing the achievements, services, and products of different cooperative societies were installed on the sidelines of the event. The chief guest and other dignitaries inspected the stalls and appreciated the efforts of the participating societies. Addressing the gathering, several speakers highlighted the vital role of cooperative societies in empowering individuals, generating employment, and improving local livelihoods. They emphasized how numerous people are successfully running their own ventures under the cooperative framework while also creating job opportunities for others. It is worth mentioning that the All India Cooperative Week, celebrated every year, is being observed across the country from November 14 to November 20, 2025