NCDC
Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for the Cabinet's approval of ₹2000 crore grant assistance to the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) over the next four years. This funding aims to strengthen the rural economy by supporting cooperatives in launching new projects, expanding
women empowerment
The Ministry of Cooperation has implemented various initiatives to empower women in the cooperative sector, including mandating women directors on the boards of Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) and Primary Agriculture Cooperative Credit Societies (PACS). The amendments to the MSCS Act ensure representation of women and Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes in
Dairy Development
The National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) has been implemented by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying since 2014-15, focusing on enhancing dairy infrastructure and market access for farmers. The program consists of two components: strengthening milk testing and chilling facilities, and promoting dairying through cooperatives. Significant investments have
National Cooperative Database
The Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India, has developed a comprehensive National Cooperative Database (NCD) to provide access to information on over 8 lakh cooperatives and approximately 30 crore members. Launched on March 8, 2024, the NCD is continuously updated by States and Union Territories, capturing data on various parameters
Cooperatives
The Ministry of Cooperation has launched various initiatives to celebrate the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives (IYC) 2025, themed 'Cooperatives Build a Better World'. The action plan includes the establishment of committees for coordinated efforts, extensive outreach activities, and significant events across states. Key highlights include the
Cooperatives
At a national seminar in Mumbai, Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasized the importance of cooperatives in India's agricultural sector, highlighting initiatives aimed at enhancing farmer prosperity and integrating scientific research with farming practices. He discussed the government's roadmap for increasing agricultural productivity, ensuring