New Delhi: In a historic achievement for the nation’s cooperative movement, Shrimati Jayashree Garnaik has been elected as the Vice Chairperson of the National Federation of Fishermen’s Cooperatives Ltd (FISHCOFED). Her landmark election marks a groundbreaking milestone, making her the first woman cooperator to achieve such a prestigious position in the organization’s history.
Congratulations have been flooding in from distinguished leaders across the country following her momentous victory. Shri Murlidhar Mohol, Minister of State for Cooperation, Government of India, extended his heartfelt congratulations on her election to FISHCOFED.
Shri Murlidhar Mohol, Minister of State for Cooperation, Government of India held discussion with Shrimati Garnaik and Team FISHCOFED.
Warm wishes were also shared by Shri Kuljit Singh Chahal, Vice Chairman of the NDMC, alongside Shri T Prasad Rao Dora, President of the Odisha State Cooperative Bank and Director on the Governing Council of the National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI), all applauding her remarkable achievement and leadership.
This monumental success reflects her decades of steadfast dedication, visionary leadership, and profound impact across various levels of the cooperative movement.
Prior to her national appointment, Shrimati Garnaik built an exemplary career holding several distinguished positions, including Vice Chairman of the Khordha District Central Co-Op Bank, Director of the Odisha State Co-op Bank, and Director of the Fisheries Odisha Co-Op Corporation Limited (FISHFED).
Furthermore, she has guided grassroots initiatives as President of the Omm Sai Multipurpose Primary Fishery Co-Op Society Ltd and President of the Bhubaneswar Distribution Division Co-op Society Ltd.
Shri T Prasad Rao Dora, President of the Odisha State Cooperative Bank and Director on the Governing Council of the National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI) said that she is a dynamic and versatile personality, who is enriching the Co-operative sector in the State and will continue to contribute in a positive manner in the national level.
Equipped with an MBA in Finance and an outstanding academic foundation, Shrimati Garnaik blends deep operational expertise with strong financial acumen.
Her pioneering rise to the national stage stands as a powerful inspiration for women cooperators nationwide, signaling a transformative step forward for female empowerment in fishery and agricultural development.
As Shrimati Jayashree Garnaik assumes her new responsibilities at FISHCOFED, her inspiring legacy continues to pave the way for inclusive growth and visionary progress within the cooperative sector.