Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the Cooperative and Employment Festival on Thursday in Dadiya village, Jaipur. The event is part of the International Cooperative Year celebrations declared by the United Nations General Assembly for 2025.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma will also attend the programme.
The festival is being held as part of a nationwide initiative in which 54 cooperative-related responsibilities have been assigned to states. Rajasthan is among the key states hosting the event.
During the Cooperative Conference, the Union Minister will inaugurate 24 food grain storage warehouses and 64 millet outlets virtually, and also review an exhibition of cooperative products. The focus remains on strengthening food security and promoting sustainable agriculture.
Alongside, the Employment Festival will see Shah distribute appointment letters to newly selected government recruits. He is also scheduled to interact with candidates and beneficiaries from four districts, reflecting the Centre’s push for employment generation.
Preparations for the high-profile event were reviewed earlier this week by Rajasthan’s Cooperative Minister Gautam Kumar Dak, who conducted a thorough inspection of the venue. He instructed officials to ensure smooth arrangements and proper facilities for attendees, including seating, water, and refreshments.
The festival is expected to draw large participation from cooperative institutions and stakeholders across Rajasthan and will serve as a major platform to promote cooperative development and employment initiatives in the state.