To increase the credibility of the cooperative sector in the state, Maharashtra Government is planning to felicitate the cooperative institutions and individuals in the sector for distinguished work.
“We are preparing a proposal to felicitate and reward an industry, a bank or a person in the cooperative sector from this year,” state Cooperative Minister, Harshavardhan Patil,
said.
Awards such as `Sahakar Ratna’ or `Sahakar Maharshi’ will be conferred.
“Twenty-one awards have been proposed, four at the state level and others at the divisional level,” he said.
Patil pointed out that the cooperative sector was getting bad publicity and image because of instances of irregularities.
Felicitating those individuals/institutions who have made a contribution to the sector would send a positive message, he said.