The Economy of Permanence: A Quest for a Social Order Based on Non-violence (स्थायी अर्थतन्त्र)

Economy of Permanence
The union of panchayats will consist of representatives from the various
panchayats in the centre. It will get contributions from the panchayats and
grants from the Government.
N. B.-The village panchayats should be something more than mere
administrative agencies. They should help in training villagers generally in civic
responsibility, giving every adult knowledge of the rights and duties of village
citizenship. They should also take up the tasks of social reforms like the
abolition of common vices such as gambling, etc., abolition of superstitions and
social evils, like untouchability, etc.
Special organized efforts will have to be made for the uplift and assimilation in
the body politic of sections of societies like Harijans and Adiwasis who have
been victims of social injustice. The unfortunate condition of women is a more
serious problem which cannot be tackled singly by an institution or a
department. It is a matter of awakening social conscience and overcoming old
prejudices. Special attention will have to be paid in this direction. A few
women workers having practical approach and some knowledge of home
science (cooking medicines, weaving, tailoring, etc.) may prove useful for this
work.
2. Multi-purpose Co-operative Societies:- Just as the panchayat is the
instrument of political and administrative organization, the Multi-purpose Co-
operative Society is the instrument for the economic organization of the
village. The Multi-purpose Co-operative Society will deal with the following
items:-

1. The obtaining and storage of the food produce of the village.
2. The processing of food articles.
3. The balanced distribution of local products and of such imports as are
   necessary.
4. The stocking and supply of the instruments for agricultural operations,
   village industries, etc.
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