NANDINI SAHAKAR SCHEME :  ECONOMY
NEWS :  The Nandini Sahakar
Scheme aims to bolster women cooperatives in line with the Atmanirbhar Bharat
vision by providing financial assistance and support for project development
 
WHAT’S IN THE NEWS ? 
As of March 31, 2024, no
proposals have been submitted from Bihar, although NCDC has allocated ₹6,426.36
crore to women-led cooperatives across India.
 
Nandini Sahakar Scheme:
 - Objective: The
     Nandini Sahakar Scheme aims to support women cooperatives in alignment
     with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, enhancing the socio-economic
     status of women.
 
 - Focus: It
     provides financial assistance, project formulation, hand-holding, and
     capacity development specifically for women cooperatives engaged in
     business activities.
 
 - Financial Assistance: There is no minimum or maximum limit on the financial
     assistance provided for projects by women cooperatives.
 
 - Support: The
     scheme includes inputs for enterprise development, business plan
     formulation, credit, subsidy, and interest subvention from other schemes.
 
 - Implementation: National
     Cooperative Development Corporation  (NCDC) funding is project-based.
     As of March 31, 2024, no proposals have been received from women
     cooperatives in Bihar.
 
 - Disbursement: NCDC
     has cumulatively disbursed ₹6,426.36 crore for developing women-promoted
     cooperative societies across India.
 
 Source : https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2042682