Executive Summary:
This document provides details of new sector-specific schemes launched by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) for cooperative societies in recent years, responses regarding bond issuance, and financial assistance for fisheries development. It addresses questions raised in the Lok Sabha on August 5, 2025, concerning the NCDC's initiatives and financial support. The statement includes details of schemes, bond issuance status, and assistance provided for deep-sea trawlers and seafood processing infrastructure.
Key Points / Main Content:
New Schemes Launched by NCDC:
* Swayam Shakti Sahakar Yojna: Provides financial assistance to Agricultural Credit Cooperatives for lending to Women Self Help Groups (SHGs).
* Eligibility: Primary Agricultural Credit Cooperatives (PACS), District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs), State Cooperative Banks (StCBs), and SHG Federated Cooperatives.
* Loan Period: Up to 3 years with a maximum 6-month moratorium, or a 5-year revolving working capital loan.
* Deerghavadhi Krishak Punji Sahakar Yojna: Extends long-term financial assistance to Agricultural Credit Cooperatives for lending towards activities under NCDC's purview.
* Eligibility: PACS, DCCBs, StCBs, Primary Cooperative Agriculture Rural Development Banks (PCARDS), and State Cooperative Agriculture Rural Development Banks (SCARDS).
* Loan Period: Up to 5 years without any moratorium.
Bond Issuance:
* The Ministry of Finance approved a government guarantee of Rs. 2000 crore for NCDC bond issuance in 2023-24.
* The bonds could not be raised due to non-viability.
Fisheries Development Assistance:
* NCDC provides financial assistance for the procurement of deep-sea trawlers and development of seafood processing infrastructure.
* Assistance has been sanctioned for projects in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Kerala.
* No financial assistance has been provided to coastal areas of Palghar District.
Impact Analysis:
Agricultural Credit Cooperatives:
* Impact: Eligible to receive financial assistance under the Swayam Shakti Sahakar Yojna and Deerghavadhi Krishak Punji Sahakar Yojna for lending to SHGs and other activities.
* Action Required: Review scheme details and eligibility criteria to apply for financial assistance.
Women Self Help Groups (SHGs):
* Impact: Benefit from increased access to affordable financial services through the Swayam Shakti Sahakar Yojna.
* Action Required: Engage with Agricultural Credit Cooperatives to access loans and undertake socio-economic activities.
Fisheries Cooperative Societies:
* Impact: Can receive financial assistance for the procurement of deep-sea fishing vessels and development of seafood processing infrastructure.
* Action Required: Prepare project proposals and apply for NCDC assistance through the relevant state government departments.
State Governments (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kerala):
* Impact: Responsible for implementing fisheries development projects with NCDC financial assistance.
* Action Required: Ensure effective implementation of sanctioned projects and compliance with NCDC guidelines.
National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC):
* Impact: Responsible for disbursing financial assistance and monitoring the implementation of the schemes and projects.
* Action Required: Manage the schemes, assess project proposals, and ensure proper utilization of funds.
Key Entities Referenced
National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC): A statutory organization under the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India, established in 1963 to promote and develop cooperatives.
Ministry of Cooperation: A ministry of the Government of India overseeing cooperative societies and related organizations like NCDC. Headed by the Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah
Swayam Shakti Sahakar Yojna: A scheme implemented by NCDC to provide financial assistance to Agricultural Credit Cooperatives for lending to Women Self Help Groups (SHGs).
Deerghavadhi Krishak Punji Sahakar Yojna: A scheme implemented by NCDC to extend long-term financial assistance to Agricultural Credit Cooperatives for lending towards activities under NCDC's purview.
Ministry of Finance, Deptt. of Economic Affairs: A department of Government of India that conveyed approval of Government Guarantee of Rs. 2000 crore to National Cooperative Development Corporation for the issuance of Bonds during 202324.
Maharashtra: A state in India where NCDC has sanctioned financial assistance for fisheries projects.
Gujarat: A state in India where NCDC has sanctioned financial assistance for fisheries projects, specifically for the acquisition of deep-sea fishing vessels in Junagadh district.
Kerala: A state in India where NCDC has sanctioned financial assistance for fisheries development projects, implemented by the Kerala State Cooperative Federation for Fisheries Development Ltd. (MATSYAFED).
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COOPERATION
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO. 231
TO BE ANSWERED ON 05th AUGUST, 2025
National Cooperative Development Corporation
231. Shri Balabhadra Majhi:
Dr. Manna Lal Rawat:
Will the Minister of COOPERATION (सहकारिता मंत्री) be pleased to state:
(a) the details of the new sector-specific schemes launched by the National Cooperative
Development Corporation (NCDC) for cooperative societies in recent years;
(b) whether the Government has approved the issuance of bonds by NCDC with sovereign
guarantee to mobilize additional resources;
(c) if so, the terms and conditions attached thereto and the details of sectors proposed to be
developed through the universal guarantee bonds by NCDC;
(d) the manner in which the proceeds are proposed to be utilized for long-term cooperative
lending;
(e) whether NCDC is providing financial assistance for the procurement of deep sea trawlers
and development of seafood processing infrastructure; and
(f) if so, the details of such assistance sanctioned for projects in Maharashtra, Karnataka,
Gujarat, Kerala including coastal areas of Palghar district and other States under the fisheries
development initiative?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF COOPERATION
सहकारिता मंत्री (SHRI AMIT SHAH)
(a) to (f): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN PRELY TO PARTS (a) TO (f) IN RESPECT OF
LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 231 FOR REPLY ON 05TH AUGUST, 2025
ASKED BY SHRI BALABHADRA MAJHI AND DR. MANNA LAL RAWAT
REGARDING “NATIONAL COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION”
(a): National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), a statutory organization under
the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India was established in 1963with the objectives
to promote, strengthen and develop cooperatives for increasing production and productivity
and instituting post harvest facilities. Corporation provides financial assistance to
cooperatives for various activities and schemes of Government of India.
In the recent years, after the formation of Ministry of Cooperation i.e. 6th July, 2021,
following two new schemes have been implemented by NCDC for cooperative Societies:
i) Swayam Shakti Sahakar Yojna: Scheme for providing financial assistance to
Agricultural Credit Cooperatives for providing loans/advances to Women Self Help
Groups (SHGs).
ii) Deerghavadhi Krishak Punji Sahakar Yojna: Scheme for extending long-term
financial assistance to Agricultural Credit Cooperatives towards their onward lending
of long-term loans / advances for activities / commodities / services under the purview
of NCDC.
Details of above schemes are at Annexure-1.
(b) to (d): Ministry of Finance, Deptt. of Economic Affairs, GOI conveyed approval of
Government Guarantee of Rs. 2000 crore to National Cooperative Development Corporation
for the issuance of Bonds during 2023-24. However, due to non-viability, bonds could not be
raised.
(e) to (f): Yes Sir. Details of NCDC assistance for procurement of Deep-Sea Trawlers and
Development Seafood Processing infrastructure are attached at Annexure-2.ANNEXURE – 1
DETAILS OF SCHEMES LAUNCHED Y NCDC IN RECENT YEARS
A. SWAYAM SHAKTI SAHAKAR YOJNA
Objectives: To provide financial assistance to Agricultural Credit Cooperatives for onward
lending of working capital loan or term loans to Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) to facilitate
(i) Access to affordable cost-effective reliable financial services to the poor.
(ii) Women SHGs to access adequate bank credit to undertake common/collective socio-
economic activities.
(iii) Promotion of sustainable livelihood.
Eligibility:
a. Primary Agricultural Credit Cooperatives (PACS)
b. District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBS)
c. State Cooperative Banks (StCBs)
d. SHG Federated Cooperatives/Cooperative federations
Period of Loan: Upto 3 years with a maximum moratorium of 6 months in the repayment of
principal amount. Credit Cooperatives may also avail working capital loan for 5 years on a
revolving basis with yearly validation. The loan shall be repaid in half-yearly instalments.
Rate of Interest: As per the NCDC circular for interest rate as amended from time to time.
Pattern of Funding: Loan as per requirement of the Credit Cooperatives and as assessed by
NCDC (as per credit cooperatives lending business turnover) for onward lending of short
/medium term to women SHGs.
B. DEERGHAVADHI KRISHAK PUNJI SAHAKAR YOJNA
Objectives: For extending NCDC's long term financial assistance to Agricultural Credit
Cooperatives towards their onward lending of long term loans/advances for
activities/commodities/services under the purview of NCDC in order to:-
a. Ensure increased and uninterrupted credit flow to cooperatives and their members.
b. Boost capital formation in agriculture and allied sector.
c. Support non-farm sector activities thereby promoting alternate employment
opportunities in rural and semi-urban areas.
Eligibility:
The following types of Agricultural Credit Cooperatives will be eligible for NCDC's loan
under this scheme:a. Primary Agricultural Credit Cooperatives (PACS)
b. District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs)
c. State Cooperative Banks (StCBs)
d. Primary Cooperative Agriculture & Rural Development Banks (PCARDS)
e. State Cooperative Agriculture & Rural Development Banks (SCARDS)
Period of Loan: Up to 5 years without any moratorium in repayment of loan and payment of
interest.
Rate of Interest: As per the NCDC circular for interest rate as amended from time to time.
Pattern of Funding: Loan as per requirement not exceeding 80% of the total requirement by
the cooperative taking into account the other sources of finance such as NABARD, State
Government, own funds, deposits, other financing institutions, etc.Annexure -2
NCDC assistance for procurement of Deep-Sea Trawlers and Development Seafood Processing
Infrastructure
(Rs. in crore)
S. State Name of Beneficiary Activity Sanction Release
No Total NCDC NCDC
. Project Term Term
Cost Loan Loan
Sanction Release
1. Maharashtra Department of Fisheries, Acquisition of 20.30 11.55 2.89
Government of Maharashtra for 14 Deep-Sea
Fisheries Co-operative Fishing
Societies of Maharashtra Vessels
2. Department of Fisheries, Setting up of 46.74 37.39 9.35
Government of Maharashtra for Seafood
Rajmata Vikas Macchimaar Processing
Sah Sanstha, Sasoondock, Unit
Colaba, Mumbai
3. Gujarat Shree Mahavir Machhimaar Acquisition of 36.00 18.00 0.00
Sahakari Mandali Limited Port 30 Deep-Sea
Area, Mangrol Bandar, District Fishing
Junagadh, Gujarat Vessels for 30
members of
Society
4. Kerala Govt of Kerala for for (IFDP) of 36.33 32.69 20.83
implementation of Integrated Government
Fisheries Development Project of Kerala
2022-23 to be implemented by
the Kerala State Cooperative
Federation for Fisheries
Development Ltd.
(MATSYAFED), through the
primary fishermen cooperative
societies.
Total 139.37 99.63 33.07
Note: No such financial assistance has been provided to coastal areas of Palghar District.
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