Around 150 Co-operative Societies in Batticaloa defunct

Among the 500 registered Co-operative Unions, over 150 were defunct now, Assistant Commissioner of Co-operative Development, S. Kirubairajasingham said.

He said that they were not functioning now due to the lethargic attitude of the employees and also the poor customer service extended.

An awareness program was held yesterday in the Eravur North Co-operative Society auditorium about the laws in place, development and also the kind of service that should be provided to the public.

Around 150 Co-operative members were present at the workshop presided over by the President of Batticaloa District Co-operative Society, R.rayappu.

He said that there were around 34 different Co-operative Societies such as Multi Purpose Co-operative Societies, Thrift & Loan Society, Fisheries Development, Livestock Development, Handicrafts, and School Co-operative Societies. The employees of the Co-operative Society and also the public were

He said that there were around 34 different Co-operative Societies such as Multi Purpose Co-operative Societies,thrift & Loan Society, Fisheries Development, Livestock Development, Handicrafts, and School Co-operative Societies

benefited even today by funds generated under the able guidance of those who held membership in the bygone era, the President of the Batticaloa District Co-operative Society said.