The state cooperative housing federation has applauded the cooperative department's initiative to train societies to become self-reliant and have an in-house dispute redressal mechanism.

mid-day on July 11 reported about the concept, which is the brainchild of Anil Kawade, the commissioner for cooperation and registrar, cooperative societies, Maharashtra. To encourage societies to address issues like waste disposal, power, water conservation, and adopt methods for transparent functioning of the society affairs, the commissioner also announced an award -Best Cooperative Housing Society Award.