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The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is significantly strengthening India's disease surveillance framework. Through strategic programs, the NCDC is enhancing viral hepatitis, rabies, and leptospirosis management, and combating zoonotic diseases via the National One Health Programme. Supported by the
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Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah highlighted the significant progress of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) during the 92nd General Council Meeting in New Delhi. He emphasized the role of NCDC in empowering cooperative societies, increasing financial assistance to ₹95,200 crore, and promoting a circular economy in
avian influenza
The National Zoological Park (NZP) reports no new deaths in the water bird aviary or migratory birds pond due to Avian Influenza. Intensive sanitation and bio-security measures are ongoing to protect birds, animals, and staff. Frontline staff have been screened by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and trained
Cooperative Societies
As of March 31, 2025, India has 8.37 lakh cooperative societies, with 6.45 lakh being functional and serving over 31 crore members. West Bengal alone has 32,020 cooperative societies across various sectors, including agriculture and credit. The Ministry of Cooperation has allocated funds for the computerization of
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The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), under the Ministry of Cooperation, has launched several schemes since 2019 to promote and strengthen cooperative societies in India. These include YUVA SAHAKAR for innovative cooperatives, AYUSHMAN SAHAKAR for healthcare, NANDINI SAHAKAR for women's empowerment, DAIRY SAHAKAR for dairy cooperatives, SWAYAM SHAKTI
Ministry of Cooperation
The Ministry of Cooperation and the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) are implementing various schemes aimed at enhancing the growth and development of cooperatives across sectors. Key initiatives include the Computerization of PACS Project, which has a financial outlay of ₹2,925.39 Crore, aimed at improving operational efficiency through
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The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) has not disbursed funds for Poultry, Coir, and Small-Scale Industry projects in the last five years. However, significant funding has been allocated to Women Cooperatives and the Jute Sector, with a total of Rs. 800.36 crore to Rs. 1437.00 crore for Women
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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
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The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a Central Sector Scheme granting Rs.2000 crore to the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) over four years (2025-29). This funding will enable NCDC to raise Rs.20,000 crore from the open market, facilitating loans to cooperatives for
NCDC
The Union Cabinet has approved a Central Sector Scheme granting Rs.2000 crore to the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) over four years (2025-29). This funding will enable NCDC to raise Rs.20,000 crore from the open market, facilitating loans to cooperatives for new projects and working capital. Approximately
Women Cooperatives
The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) has introduced two key schemes aimed at empowering women cooperatives: the Swayamshakti Sahakar Yojna, which provides financial services and credit access to women Self Help Groups (SHGs), and the Nandini Sahakar scheme, which focuses on capacity development and financial assistance for business activities. Over