Union Minister Nitin Gadkari used a mathematical analogy to illustrate the importance of cooperation while addressing the Sahakar Bharati National Convention on Sunday.
“During my college days, a friend once asked me about the concept of cooperation,” Gadkari shared. “I explained it using a simple example. Imagine a person named A accomplishing work equivalent to A², and another person named B completing work worth B². When they work independently, their total contribution is simply A² + B².”
He continued, “But when A and B collaborate, something remarkable happens. Their combined effort not only adds up but amplifies, resulting in A² + B² + 2AB. That extra 2AB represents the synergy created by cooperation—or Sahakar.”
Gadkari emphasized that this principle applies universally: “Collaboration allows people to achieve far more than they could individually. It’s the additional value generated by mutual trust, shared vision, and working together.”
He also called for a deeper embrace of the cooperative spirit: “To harness this potential, we must cultivate the art of living and working together harmoniously. It’s equally important to identify and address gaps, ensuring that every individual’s strengths contribute to collective success.”
Gadkari concluded by urging attendees to adopt innovative ways to foster collaboration, emphasizing that cooperation is the key to overcoming challenges and achieving greater prosperity for all.