Performance Evaluation of Mahilamilan Cooperative of Hetauda Sub Metropolitan City, Makwanpur
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Around 80% of Nepalese people are engaged in Agriculture in Nepal. In current scenario agriculture sector of Nepal is predominantly mobilized by womendue to the youth migration for job. Cooperatives are playing vital roles to develop agriculturein Nepal among which, 4072 cooperatives are managed by women. Almost all of them are running effectively.
Mahilamilan Cooperative is also one of the prominent cooperatives operated by women in Makwanpur. This study aimed to examine social and economic status of the 2960 women members. However, the focus of the study was to be given to assess overall performances of this cooperative. This study evaluates the relevancy, efficiency, effectiveness, impact and sustainability of cooperative efforts that have been performing in the study area. The study was to be designed under quantitative and qualitative case study methodology. From 242 sample populations, 132 sample respondents who are significantly benefitted from cooperative efforts were selected using simple random sampling method. Data was collected through household survey questionnaire. Qualitative information also was generated through focus groups discussion and key informant interview techniques. By the analysis of the study the major findings are that socio-economic status of women members are increasing due to co-operatives. In conclusion, Investment of Mahilamilan Cooperative is safe and return is satisfactory. Both the challenges and opportunities are almost in equal position so the cooperative is running effectively.