Co-operative Movement
CO-OPERATIVE MOVEMENT IN THE UNION TERRITORY OF PUDUCHERRY
Though the Union territory of Puducherry joined in the co-operative movement after the merger with Indian Union in 1954, it had made a rapid growth by achieveing its desired goals as the 'Co-operation' has given due importance in all Five Year Plans.
PROGRESS OF CO-OPERATION
The co-operative movement in Puducherry has gained momentum and this is evident from the following table.
PROGRESS OF CO-OPERATIVES (2001-2002 TO 2016-2017)
| Details | 2001-02 | 2011-12 | 2012-13 | 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of societies | 482 | 524 | 520 | 516 | 516 | 508 | 507 |
| Membership (No.) | 3,93,256 | 5,97,103 | 5,77,097 | 6,60,960 | 6,21,780 | 6,24,010 | 6,33,540 |
| Total working capital* (Rs.) | 35,584.30 | 1,75,389.70 | 1,95,435.98 | 2,15,151.50 | 2,19,535.68 | 2,37,824.02 | 2,51,710.04 |
| Share capital paid* (Rs.) | 10,743.45 | 32,257.46 | 33,313.32 | 35,858.17 | 38,115.55 | 40,205.66 | 42,489.32 |
| Population* (Nos.) | 9.74 | 12.44 | 12.48 | 12.48 | 12.48 | 12.48 | 12.48 |
| Average working capital* | 3,657.17 | 14,098.85 | 15,659.93 | 17,239.70 | 17,591.00 | 19,056.41 | 20,169.07 |
* Figures in lakhs
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