DHARAMSHALA: Sikyong Dr. Lobsang Sangay today graced the 10th anniversary of Federation of Tibetan Co-operatives in India Ltd (FCTI) at Hotel Tibet, Mcloed Ganj.
Other important dignitaries present at the occasion were Mr. Penpa Tsering, Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, Deputy Speaker, Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, Home Kalon, Dolma Gyari, Dr Dinesh, Chief Executive of National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI), Mr. Tsewang Yeshi, TCV President along with senior officials and representatives of governmental and non-governmental organisations.
After a minute’s silence for the Tibetan martyrs who have sacrificed their lives for the country, Mr. Pema Delek, president, FTCI, narrated a brief account of FTCI.
Sikyong Dr. Lobsang Sangay, the chief guest of the event, paid his heartiest congratulations to the FTCI members on its 10 anniversary and appreciated in ability to produce profit in the recent years. He reiterated the need to take responsibility in overall development of the country other than its concept of ‘Economic Democracy’.
Speaker Penpa Tsering stressed on the need of proper placement of FTCI staff for its effective and efficient business. He also focused that not only skilled and expert staff are required but one must be a calculative risk-taker as well. He further added that the success of the co-operative should not be based only for the public but for the stability of the settlement in general as well.
Speaking on the occasion, Home Kalon Dolma Gyari spoke about the co-existence of the home department and FTCI and expressed her hope that FTCI would extend more assistance for the Tibetan people.
Dr. Dinesh, Chief Executive of NCUI expressed his wish to extend his assistance in providing trainings and workshops for the FCTI members. He also suggested public’s involvement in the business to take it towards another level.
Federation of Tibetan Co-operatives in India Ltd was successfully registered under the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act 2002 on 20 April 2005
