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(vi) It has acted as an uplifting force among the Kalipa-
raj, who constitute the bulk of its members, by not only
improving their economic condition but also by giving
regular training in its working to some of them who are
placed on its managing committee.
Over and above these services of economic and educa-
tional character, it has also rendered some social service.
(vii) It was through its agency that some bye-lanes and
small fair-weather tracts of the village were repaired from
a contribution by the Social Service League, (Bombay
Branch) supplemented by subscriptions raised in the
village.
(viii) Out of the profits of the Society some portion is
anually set aside, to be used on charitable purposes, like
giving clothes or corn to the poor residents of the village.
It may be of interest to note that it contributed a modest
sum of Rs. i2\ to the Poona Agricultural Show Fund and
Rs. 55 to the Gujarat Flood Relief Fund.
It is obvious from the discussion so far made that the
Co-operative Society of the village has become a powerful
force in the social and economic life of the people. It is,
however, necessary to remember that there is yet con-
siderable work to be done by the Society before it can
claim to have really remoulded the life of the people.
WORK TO BE DONE BY THE SOCIETY
Minute examination of the accounts of the Society
shows that, out of 195 members 30 do not at present deal
with it. Of these only one can get loans at a rate of
interest lower than that of the Society. A few others do
not require loans annually. But the majority of them have
ceased to deal with the Society because of its policy of
cautious finance and careful recovery. This majority has
to be brought back under its fold by persuasion and rea-
soning. Moreover, at present the Society depends for its
finance on outsiders. This element of dependence must
be removed.