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Introduction
Sundarpani Tea Producers Cooperative Society was established with the objective of commercializing the tea farmers of its working area Suryodaya Municipality ward no 3 and 9 (former Fikkal VDC wards no 3, 4, 5 and Pashupatinagar VDC 1,2,3, 8, and 9) of Ilam district. The cooperative aims organic tea farming, processing and marketing of the produced tea, and promoting tea farming by providing proper training and advanced agricultural equipment to the tea farmers. This cooperative, which is operating by constructing an office building located in Ward No. 9 of Suryodaya Municipality, was duly established on 2063-06-08 by 25 members at the Cooperative Division Office, Ilam. At present, a total of 181 farmers, including 42 women and 129 men, have taken membership in this cooperative.
Embracing the principles of cooperatives and their basic values and norms, this cooperative is actively working to bring improvements in the living standards of its members, mainly through encouraging organic tea production, collecting and selling organic green tea leaves produced by its member, and providing financial and non-financial services. Currently, this cooperative has adopted completely organic farming methods and has also achieved organic certification. This cooperative is affiliated with the District Cooperative Federation, Tea Producers Cooperative Federation, Central Tea Cooperative Federation and National Cooperative Bank. Currently, the paid-up share capital of this cooperative is NPR. 5,966,600.00.
Nestled in the fertile and scenic landscapes of Ilam, this region benefits from a favorable climate, rich soil, and well-developed infrastructure, making it ideal for agricultural activities. Recognizing this potential, the cooperative was formed to increase farmers' income, reduce poverty, and promote sustainable farming practices. Over the years, it has actively supported 215 farmer-members from different communities, guiding them toward organic tea production and helping them access better market opportunities.
The cooperative plays a crucial role in the collection, sale, and distribution of green organic tea leaves, primarily supplying them to Gorkha Tea Processing Factory. Through coordination with the processing factory, the cooperative has successfully obtained organic certification, further enhancing the value of its produce. This cooperative remains committed to women’s empowerment by providing training, capacity-building programs, and equal opportunities for participation in decision-making.
Beyond tea production, the cooperative engages in various community development initiatives, including savings and loan programs, livestock improvement, compost manure production, and biogas plant construction. Looking ahead, it envisions expanding its reach by accessing cooperative bank loans to offer low-interest financial support to members, constructing a dedicated office building, and collaborating with government and non-governmental organizations to introduce impactful agricultural programs.
With a firm commitment to sustainability and farmer prosperity, Sundarpani Tea Producers Cooperative Society Ltd. continues to be a driving force in Ilam’s organic tea sector, fostering growth and resilience among small-scale farmers.
Vision
Professional organic tea farming, quality production is the pillar of cooperatives
Sustainable society, balanced environment is the base of Sundarpani cooperative
Mission
To provide competitive prices for organic green leaf production to affiliated member with the cooperative, processing, marketing produced tea, as well as organic fertilizer production and provide quality service like as savings/credit and other financial services, in addition to enhancing the skills and capabilities of the members, creating an environment for self-employment and developing it as a sustainable and self-reliant cooperative.
Goal
To promote the economic, social and cultural progress of the cooperative and its members by complying with the prevailing laws and regulations within the scope of the cooperative.
Objectives
Although the main objective of the cooperative is to produce organic tea of international standards by eliminating the increasing use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in the tea production sector and using fertilizers prepared from organic materials and pesticides prepared from natural plants, the cooperative has set the following objectives to improve the overall sustainable development of the society and the living standards of its members by keeping in mind the social and economic interests of the members through tea production, expansion and economic and non-economic services:
- To transform the tea farming system into a market-oriented tea system for the members,
- To develop the habit of saving among the members and help them invest in their business activities through savings mobilization,
- To conduct cooperative education, vocational and skill-based training seminars to enhance the capacity of the members,
- To carry out socio-cultural development and environmental protection activities within the member community,
- To achieve the goals of the cooperative by conducting activities related to the tea profession for the cooperative and its members.
- To promote the welfare of the people,
Additional objectives:
- To attract farmers towards the traditional agricultural system by conducting visits to places where the traditional agricultural system is adopted,
- To provide all kinds of technical assistance required by the farmers,
- To promote self-reliance, mutual cooperation and thrift among the members involved in the cooperative and to save regularly.
- To increase income sources and employment opportunities to improve the economic, social and educational status of the members of the cooperative.
- To provide loans to members at a specified interest rate for production, income-generating and skill-generating purposes.
- To establish direct contact with the bodies that provide the necessary services and facilities to the members.
- To accept donations and grants received from donor cooperatives without any conditions.
- To maintain a cooperative spirit with local, regional, national and international cooperatives that have similar objectives to achieve its objectives.
- To support the economic and social upliftment of the weaker sections and low-income individuals and groups in the society.
Main Activities
- Collection and sale of organic certified green tea produced by members
- Operation of savings and loan programs at concessional interest rates
- Shed improvement programs
- Training on organic tea farming, tea pruning, internal control systems, compost fertilizer production
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Boards of Directors
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श्री किसान तामाङ्ग (अध्यक्ष) सूर्योदय नगरपालिका -३, ईलाम |
Mr. Kisan Tamang Chairperson Suryodaya Municipality 03, Ilam |
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श्री जय कुमार राई (उपाध्यक्ष ) सूर्योदय नगरपालिका -९, ईलाम |
Mr. Jaya Kumar Rai Vice-Chairperson Suryodaya Municipality 09, Ilam |
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श्री सोनाम योल्मो (सञ्चालक सदस्य) सूर्योदय नगरपालिका -३, ईलाम |
Sonam Yalmo Executive Member Suryodaya Municipality 03, Ilam |
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श्री कृष्ण राई (सञ्चालक सदस्य) सूर्योदय नगरपालिका -९, ईलाम |
Krishna Rai Executive Member Suryodaya Municipality 09, Ilam |
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श्री रुद्र ब. गुरुङ्ग (सञ्चालक सदस्य) सूर्योदय नगरपालिका -३, ईलाम |
Mr. Rudra Bahadur Gurung Executive Member Suryodaya Municipality 03, Ilam |
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श्री सुकु योल्मो (सञ्चालक सदस्य) सूर्योदय नगरपालिका -९, ईलाम |
Ms. Suku Yalmo Executive Member Suryodaya Municipality 09, Ilam |
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श्री आइतमाया राई तामाङ्ग (सञ्चालक सदस्य) सूर्योदय नगरपालिका -९, ईलाम |
Ms. Aaita Maya Rai Tamang Executive Member Suryodaya Municipality 09, Ilam |
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श्री गञ्जराज राई (सञ्चालक सदस्य) सूर्योदय नगरपालिका -३, ईलाम |
Mr Ganja Raj Rai Executive Member Suryodaya Municipality 03, Ilam |
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श्री देवी कुमारी राई (सञ्चालक सदस्य) सूर्योदय नगरपालिका -९, ईलाम |
Ms. Devi Kumari Rai Executive Member Suryodaya Municipality 09, Ilam |
Internal Audit Supervision committee
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श्री रोषण मुखिया (संयोजक) सूर्योदय नगरपालिका -९, ईलाम |
Mr. Rosan Mukhiya Coordinator Suryodaya Municipality 09, Ilam |
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श्री मोहन कुमार राई (सदस्य) सूर्योदय नगरपालिका -९, ईलाम |
Mr. Mohan Kumar Rai Member Suryodaya Municipality 09, Ilam |
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श्री दिल बिक्रम राई (सदस्य) सूर्योदय नगरपालिका -३, ईलाम |
Mr Dil Bikaram rai Member Suryodaya Municipality 03, Ilam |
Management Team
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श्री देवी कुमारी राई (ब्यवस्थापक) |
Ms. Devi Kumari Rai Manager Mobile: 9842726470 |
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श्री सोनाम योल्मो (सहब्यवस्थापक/ ICS फिल्ड सहजकर्ता) |
Sonam Yalmo Asst. Manager / ICS Field Facilitator Mobile: 9842010070 |
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श्री प्रतिभा लाप्चा (सहयोगी कर्मचारी)
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Pratibha Lepcha Office Assistant Mobile |