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This is to certify that Mr. Subhash Dsouza is working for the thesis, Critical study of rural development through co-operative movement A case study of Vasai Taluka, under my guidance for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nasik. I further certify that I will be supervising the research work of the above mentioned candidate.
Signature of the Research Guide Name : Dr. Sanjay Kaptan Date : 25th June 2009. Place : Pune University
CRITICAL STUDY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT THRUOGH CO-OPERATIVE MOVEMENT - A CASE STUDY OF CO-OPERATIVES IN VASAI TALUKA
A Research Proposal For the registration of Doctor of Philosophy ( Ph.D.) In the faculty of Commerce & Management Submitted To
CRITICAL STUDY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT THRUOGH CO-OPERATIVE MOVEMENT - A CASE STUDY OF CO-OPERATIVES IN VASAI TALUKA
1. Introduction:
Co-operative movement is an autonomous working for the benefits of the people specially living in rural areas. In co-operative movement people work together to achieve their common goals. Hence this movement is properly considered as, 'the movement of the people, for the people and by the people. The history of co-operative movement started by passing the first Co-operative Act in the year 1904. The prime objective of this Act was to finance the poor farmers and protect them from the exploitation of moneylenders and landlords. Co-operative institutions also aim at giving maximum services to its members. In 1901 the Famine Commission expressed the view that in the establishment of mutual credit associations lies a large hope for the future of associations take root and flourish in the country. India is the land of co-operatives. Co-operative movement of India is accepted as one of the largest movement in the world. The objective of this movement is to increase the socio economic status of people basically living in rural areas. The co-operative movement tried to achieve this status through the collective efforts. The largest numbers of co-operatives are there in India. Development corporation reported that there are almost 5,00,000 co-operatives with a membership of 207 million people ,with 43.7 percent share of agriculture credit, 60.5 percent of sugar production agriculture in India and the probability of lasting success which will be greatly strengthened if mutual credit
capacity, 20 percent of the spinning mills capacity and 30 percent of the fertilizer market in our country. These co-operatives possess Rs.1,16,555 millions as share capital. Their value of assets and working capital is Rs.13,21,246.63 millions and millions respectively. The International Labor Organization (I.L.O.) has defined co-operative movement as reforms on the principles of association of persons, usually of limited means, who have voluntarily joined together to achieve a common end through the foundation of democratically controlled business organization, making equitable contribution to the capital required & accepting a joint share of the risks & the benefits of the undertaking. Co-operatives have been functioning in various economic activities like marketing, credit, industry, consumer, housing, agriculture and other allied areas. Co-operatives are now functioning in every nook and corner of the country and one can say that the infrastructure or networking of co-operatives is the widest in a big country like India. It is very handy for the government agencies to make use of its organizational setup in time of need , such as food grain distribution when there is shortage and also to control prices, procurement of food grains, credit disbursement etc. The co-operative societies have made a significant contribution towards increasing the social-economic, cultural condition of the common man of all categories and fulfill the prime aim of releasing the common people from the clutches of money lenders and Jamindars In spite of all these favorable considerations, the contribution or the development of cooperatives in India is very dismal and co-operatives still do not find a prominence and influence in Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP). There is no doubt that the co-operative societies in Vasai Taluka have been doing well in terms of volume of business in the areas assigned to them. The functioning and performance of co-operative societies and co-operative movement itself is becoming more and more complex and complicated with the entry of new giants and introduction of new technology. Rs. 16,53,128
On account of these facts, as well as other important issues like globalization and liberalization and also an unavoidable changes in economy, the function and management of these co-operative societies have become much more complicated. The aim and significance of this study is to know the problems faced by these co-operative societies and to develop the strategies and plans to solve the said problems.
life. Therefore present study stands more relevant on the background of co-operative movement prevalent in Vasai Taluka.
Taluka. 2. To study and examine the different facets of co-operative movement that are functioning in Vasai Taluka. 3. To identify the parameters useful to assess economic and social contribution of co-operative movement in Vasai Taluka. 4. To find out various Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP) presently operating in Vasai Taluka. 5. Identify the areas where co-operative movement can rightly be linked with Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP). 6. To suggest measures to improve, develop and enhance scope and functioning of co-operatives in Vasai Taluka for successful implementation of Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP).
7. Assumptions:
It is assumed that all the co-operatives originated in Vasai Taluka came into existence to protect poor farmers from the exploitation of money lenders and landlords and serve the weaker section of the society in general. It is also assumed that in the course of time many co-operative societies were closed down due to various problems.
8. Hypothesis:
Co-operative sector helps to develop rural region of the country. Due to Co-operative sector, financially weaker section of the society is protected from the exploitation of moneylenders and jamindars. Co-operative sector helps in upliftment of poor section especially their education, employment, housing, standard of living etc. and protect them from the exploitation by moneylenders and jamindars.
Hence for the purpose of the study, the researcher has laid down following hypothesis: (1) For the purpose of the present study, it is believed that co-operative movement can 8
work as a instrumental force for successful implementation of Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP). (2) It is assumed that right implementation of IRDP with co-operative movement is useful to enhance the process of rural transformation. (3) It is believed that the co-operative movement acts as change agents for socioeconomic transformation in rural areas.
9. Research Methodology:
The present research shall require information from both original and hired sources as such the data requirement would be both primary and secondary. The primary information by researcher would be from first hand sources whereas for secondary data the researcher shall rely on allied sources of data. A detail outline of proposed sources of data to be used is given in the table. Primary sources Secondary sources 1. Information from respondents by way of 1. Gazetteers interviews, questioners, schedules 2. Discussion with office-bearers, directors, shareholders of co-operative societies. 3. Basic recorded data from the various agencies. 4. Registers, diaries and reports maintained by co-operatives as per the law. 2. Government publications, Journals and periodicals 3. Information from registrar of cooperatives 4. Bylaws and other regulating system of co-operatives 5. Annual reports and other publications, studies of other researchers in this field
The researchers intension is to study co-operative societies as socio-economic, cultural change agents. As such the parameters with the help of which the study shall be conducted are as follows: 1. Number of co-operatives 2. Number of functioning co-operatives. Their period, status, volumes 3. Type of activities undertaken 4. Membership and contribution from the members. 5. Number of beneficiaries and nature of benefits derived. 6. Social, cultural transformation through economic activities 7. Social awareness through social integration 8. Implementation of government schemes 9. Qualitative and quantitative parameters 10. Creation of self employment 11. Reduction in indebtedness 12. Generation of social capital 13. Awareness regarding financial and economic independence
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Justification To measure general statistical trend To assess relationship between qualitative variables To assess relationship between select qualitative variables
F & t test
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Universe Co-operative societies Directors 800 (Broad estimate) Beneficiaries 1. Farmers 2. Women 3. Self employed & entrepreneurs 4.Other professional business 3,59,935 (Broad estimate) 4245
Sample 80
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Random sampling
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because the situation and contexts may differ in those regions. The conclusions of this study may or may not be applicable in toto to co-operative societies outside Vasai Taluka.
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Chapters to be completed 8. Findings and Analysis 9. Recommendations 10. Conclusion (Third presentation)
12. Chapterisation:
1. Introduction 2. Historical Background of Co-operative societies in Vasai Taluka. 3. Contribution of Co-operative societies in Vasai. 4. Analysis and Findings. 5. Recommendations 6. Conclusion
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13. REFERENCES:
1. Misra S K, Indian Economy, Himalaya Publishing House, sixteenth Edition 1998. 2. Ramkishen Y, Management of Co-operatives. Jaico Publishing House 3rd Impression, 2005. 3. Rayuda C S, Rural Credit in India, Mittal Publications, New Delhi, 1991. 4. Shrivastava A K, Integrated Rural Development Programme in India, Deep and Deep Publications, New Delhi. 5. Sundarajan S, Dimensions of Co-operative Management, Mittal Publications, New Delhi, 1991. 6. Wadvah D, Rural Banks for Rural Development, Macmillion Company of India limited, Bombay. Researcher's Name: Signature: Research Guide's Name: Dr. Sanjay Kaptan Mr. Subhash A. D'souza
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Signature
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