Maharashtra Board Class 12 Cooperation Chapter 9 Co operative Education and Training PDF Download

Co-Operative Education And Training

9.1 Introduction

In India after 1991, government started to implement new economic policy. Due to this, privatization, liberalization and globalization emerged largely. Due to this reason, challenge is created for the development and progress in co-operative sector. Lack of business vision, lack of resources, lack of efficient and trained staff, lack of capital are various problems. To overcome such problems, the need of co-operative education and training was realized. Due to co-operative education and training, high skill and work efficiency is obtained.

Co-operative is a life system. It is important for each one to know the Co-operative principles, values, management, powers and responsibilities of authorities and their relationship with each other. It is equally necessary that they are regularly in practice.

Teacher's Note

Co-operative means people working together. Just like your school has a library where all students share books, a co-operative society is where people share resources and help each other.

Exam Trick

Remember: Co-operative = working together. Think of a group of farmers in your village who buy seeds together and save money. This is co-operative working.

Points to Remember

Co-operative is a system where people work together.
Co-operative education teaches people about co-operative principles.
Training gives practical skills to employees in co-operative societies.
Both education and training help develop good leaders.
People learn about trust and unity in co-operative groups.

9.2 History Of Co-Operative Education And Training In India

In India in the year 1915, the Maclagan committee report stated the need for co-operative education and training in India. In 1916, a plan called "co-operative secretary training council" was suggested by late Namjoshi for the implementation of co-operative education and training in India. Also, recommendations are given to provide training on co-operative act, rules, and circulars of work.

In the year 1917, late S. C. Talmaki presented an essay on co-operative education and training at the regional co-operative conference. Soon after in 1918, "Mumbai Central Co-operative Institution" was established. Today this institute is known as "Maharashtra State Co-operative Federation". Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the Nation, also presented an essay titled "Moral basis of co-operative" in the regional co-operative assembly. In a report submitted by Royal Agriculture commission in 1918, it was said that there was a serious need to provide education to owners of society, member, director and government employee in co-operative society. If the members are informed about the Co-operative principles, methods, and objectives, then it will lead to expand scope of co-operative society. In 1946, the co-operative planning Committee stated the need for co-operative education and training. In 1935, the committee formed under the leadership of Malcome Darling stated the lack of co-operative education and training resulted in failure of co-operative movement.

In 1951, The All India rural credit survey committee was appointed under the chairmanship of Mr. A. D. Gorwalla, which also recommended the need of co-operative education and training in report which was submitted in 1954. In 1995, a committee was appointed by the International Co-operative organization with the objective of reframing the co-operative principles and formulate co-operative values.

Teacher's Note

In 1915, India realized that co-operative workers need proper training. Like today, when a shop worker needs training before working in a store, co-operative members needed training too.

Exam Trick

Remember the year 1915 - this is when India first saw the need for co-operative education. Mahatma Gandhi also supported this in 1918. These are important dates for your exam.

Points to Remember

Maclagan committee report in 1915 started the idea of co-operative education.
Mumbai Central Co-operative Institution was started in 1918.
Mahatma Gandhi wrote about moral values in co-operative work.
Royal Agriculture commission said members need education about co-operative.
By 1954, the need for training was fully accepted by India.

9.3 Meaning And Definition Of Co-Operative Education And Training

Co-operation is a natural human tendency. Also, it is a good support towards social structure and to make the Co-operative movement strong and for the development of co-operative societies. The class of members should be made active and alert. Due to which Co-operative education and training plays an important role.

Meaning of co-operative education:

Imparting knowledge about Co-operative principles, objective, procedures, business knowledge, bye-laws, etc. to the members, directors, volunteers and employees of co-operative organization and thereby enhancing their faith in the Co-operative approach and movement means Cooperative education.

Definition:

Dr. Krishna swami - "Co-operative education is to impart the knowledge of co-operative principles, objectives and procedures to all persons related to co-operation. It also includes enhancing the qualities of Co-operative spirit and ability to work together."

Meaning of co-operative training:

The process of acquiring skill to conduct some activity and fulfill responsibility such process is known as training.

Definition:

"In order to enable the institute employee to implement plans, perform administrative task and writing accounts, detail knowledge of co-operative aspect and practical's is given. This kind of practical education provided is known as Training".

"The efforts taken to increase the capability, knowledge and skill of employees and office-bearers and to make them realize the responsibilities and moral values is known as co-operative training.

Teacher's Note

Education teaches "what" and "why". Training teaches "how". Like in your school, teachers give you knowledge in class, but practical sessions in lab teach you how to do things with your hands.

Exam Trick

Remember: Co-operative EDUCATION = Knowledge and understanding. Co-operative TRAINING = Practical skills. Think: You study English = Education. You practice writing = Training.

Points to Remember

Co-operative education gives knowledge about co-operative principles and rules.
Co-operative training gives practical skills to do the work.
Education builds faith and trust in co-operative system.
Training makes people able to manage co-operative work properly.
Both together make strong and skilled co-operative members.

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