Mathwar, Oct 2: Jammu & Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) vice president Devyani Rana Wednesday extolled the transformative potential of the cooperative movement, describing it as a cornerstone for revitalizing rural economies and empowering agrarian communities. Addressing progressive farmers of block Mathwar during an awareness programme on Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) under the Central Sector Scheme, Devyani characterized cooperatives as a catalyst for collective progress and enduring prosperity. Invoking the guiding philosophy of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas”, Devyani asserted, “These values resonate profoundly with the cooperative spirit. She recalled his pivotal role in laying the institutional foundations for farmer empowerment in Mathwar, including the registration and sanctioning of the ‘Mathwar Farmer Producer Organisation Cooperative Limited’. He delineated the imperative of fortifying farmers’ collectives to cultivate stronger market linkages, augment incomes, and foster sustainable rural development.