FINANCE

MARKETING AND SUPPLY SOCIETIES

Marketing and Supply Societies-There are only four marketing societies in this district, out of which two are mango sale societies which export mango parcels to Bombay and earn commissions. They also supply seeds and fertilisers to mango producers. The total number of members of the societies in 1958 was 366, and their total share capital amounted to Rs. 2,05,093 in the same year. Besides these societies some multi-purpose societies in the district also indulge in marketing and supply operations.

Taluka Development Boards.

Taluka Development Boards.-There are in all fourteen Taluka Development Boards in this district, out of which some are practically idle. Number of members of these societies in terms of individuals is 6,392 and in terms of societies 65. A few Taluka Development Boards have undertaken the work of distribution of iron, cement, manures, insecticides and agricultural implements. Now at the instance of the Government all the Taluka Development Boards are to be converted into purchase and sale unions.

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