Customs of Co-operation Killa Saifullah
Co-operation has been a characteristic of gemeinschaft (predominantly rural) societies like that of Killa Saifullah. As the society here is primarily an agricultural-rural one, intense relationships are found between the individuals. The people do co-operate in agricultural tasks – like sowing, reaping and thrashing, etc. – and other communal activities. A few examples of formal types of co-operation can also be found in Killa Saifullah district.
The Balochistan Rural Support Organisation has encouraged and guided the people to form an Apple Production and marketing Association and Village Organisations. These VOs are active for the development of the area – either in the sectors of agriculture, horticulture, livestock, or infrastructure – through community participation. This programme has motivated the people towards self-reliance. Participation of women has been ensured through formation of the Women Organisation.
A newly introduced form of induced co-operation is management of water supply schemes by the community. These schemes have been completed by the Public Health Engineering Department and have been handed over to the Water Management Associations – committees formed amongst the community. These associations fix tariffs for water consumers, operate and manage the schemes and arrange for minor repairs up to 10,000 rupees, if needed.
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