National Cooperative Development Corporation

Context:

The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) has announced updates on its ongoing sector-specific schemes to enhance the productivity, market reach, and socio-economic impact of cooperative societies across India.

Establishment & Status:

Statutory corporation established in 1963 under an Act of Parliament.
Functions under the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India.

Mandate:

Promotion, strengthening, and development of farmer cooperatives in farm and non-farm sectors.
Key focus: agricultural marketing, input supply, processing, storage, cold chain, seeds, fertilizers, and allied activities.
Non-farm focus: dairy, livestock, handloom, sericulture, poultry, fisheries, and cooperatives for weaker sections.

Own Flagship Schemes:

YUVA SAHAKAR – Supports new and innovative cooperative societies.
AYUSHMAN SAHAKAR – Covers healthcare infrastructure, medical education, AYUSH systems.
NANDINI SAHAKAR – Supports women’s cooperatives and entrepreneurship.
DAIRY SAHAKAR – Financial support for ESG-linked dairy cooperative projects.
SWAYAM SHAKTI SAHAKAR YOJNA – Loans to Agricultural Credit Cooperatives for Women SHGs.
DEERGHAVADHI KRISHAK PUNJI SAHAKAR YOJNA – Long-term loans for agricultural credit cooperatives.

Central Sector / Sponsored Schemes Implemented by NCDC:

Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure (AMI) – Storage & infrastructure.
Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) – Post-harvest management.
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) – Interest subvention & credit guarantee.
Sub-Mission on Seed and Planting Material (SMSP) – Boosting seed production.
PM MatsyaSampada Yojana (PMMSY) – Fisheries development.
PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME).
Formation of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs).
PM KisanSampada Yojana (PMKSY) – Food processing, cold chain & value addition.
National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC).
National Livestock Mission (NLM)&Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM).
Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF).