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The National Cooperative Database (NCD) developed by the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India, was launched to provide a centralized source of information on over 8.4 lakh cooperatives. The database, which began on 08 March 2024, is aimed at enhancing the management and transparency of cooperative societies, fostering the
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The Government of India has announced the establishment of over 32,000 new multipurpose Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and various cooperative societies to improve cooperative coverage in panchayats nationwide. Initiatives are being taken to modernize financial services with digitization, with a focus on inclusivity, especially for women and marginalized
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The Ministry of Cooperation in India has developed a comprehensive National Cooperative Database (NCD) to streamline access to information on over 8.4 lakh cooperative societies nationwide, involving approximately 32 crore members across 30 sectors. Launched in 2024, the database is regularly updated by state-appointed nodal officers. It was developed
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The Ministry of Cooperation of India has introduced a Ranking Framework for evaluating primary cooperative societies across seven sectors, using the National Cooperative Database (NCD). Launched on January 24, 2025, this framework allows the Registrar of Cooperative Societies (RCS) of States and Union Territories to assess the societies based on
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