**Executive Summary**
The integrated RCS digital portal for Strengthening Cooperative Digital Governance in Odisha was launched on March 6, 2026. The project involves the development of APIs for integration with the National Cooperative Database (NCD), and all cooperative societies in Odisha have been onboarded onto the NCD portal. The document outlines fund allocations and utilization for computerization projects in Odisha and details capacity-building initiatives.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **RCS Digital Portal Launch:**
* The integrated RCS digital portal has been launched and is live as of March 6, 2026.
* Development of APIs for integration with the National Cooperative Database (NCD) is in progress.
* All cooperative societies in Odisha have been onboarded on the NCD portal.
* **Project Implementation and Funding:**
* The sub-project "Computerization of the Offices of RCS of States/UTs" has allocated approximately ₹2.20 crore to Odisha (Government of India's share).
* Approximately ₹1.49 crore has been released to Odisha under this sub-project, with ₹0.61 crore utilized for software development and other activities.
* Under the Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS) Computerization Project, Odisha has been allocated approximately ₹36.14 crore.
* Approximately ₹18.07 crore has been released to Odisha for PACS computerization, and these funds have been fully utilized.
* Odisha is not currently part of the Agriculture and Rural Development Banks (ARDB) Computerization Project.
* **Capacity Building and Training:**
* An MoU has been signed with OKCL (Odisha Knowledge Corporation Ltd.) to provide basic computer literacy and an AI course to staff of 2711 PACS/LAMPCS.
* Staff of all 24 LAMPCS of Kandhamal are also included in this training program.
* The National Council for Cooperative Training (NCCT) conducts training programs.
* The Institute of Cooperative Management (ICM), Bhubaneswar, under NCCT, has conducted 1049 capacity-building programs and trained 58,773 participants by January 31, 2026.
* **District-wise Society Data (Annexure-I):**
* Annexure-I provides a list of districts in Odisha with the total number of societies as per the NCD.
* The total number of societies listed across 30 districts is 8411.
**Impact Analysis**
**Cooperative Societies in Odisha**
* **Impact:** The launch of the RCS digital portal and the onboarding onto the NCD are expected to enhance digital governance and improve the functioning of RCS offices. Capacity building programs will equip staff with essential computer literacy and AI skills.
* **Action Required:** Cooperative societies have already been onboarded onto the NCD portal. Staff members are being trained through the MoU with OKCL and programs conducted by NCCT.
**Ministry of Cooperation (Government of India)**
* **Impact:** The ministry is overseeing the implementation of digital governance initiatives and funding computerization projects in states.
* **Action Required:** Continue to monitor project implementation, API development, and the progress of capacity-building programs.
**State Government of Odisha**
* **Impact:** The state has received funds and is implementing computerization projects for RCS offices and PACS. An MoU has been signed for staff training.
* **Action Required:** Continue to utilize allocated funds effectively for project implementation and ensure successful completion of training programs.
Key Entities Referenced
Strengthening of Cooperatives through IT: A centrally sponsored project aimed at computerizing RCS offices and strengthening cooperatives.
Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS) Computerization Project: A project focused on computerizing Primary Agricultural Credit Societies.
Ministry of Cooperation: The governing ministry responsible for cooperative policies and initiatives.
Odisha: The primary location where the digital governance initiatives are being implemented.
National Council for Cooperative Training (NCCT): An autonomous organization under the Ministry of Cooperation that conducts training programs for cooperative societies.
Ministry of Cooperation
Strengthening Cooperative Digital Governance in
Odisha
Posted On: 10 MAR 2026 5:14PM by PIB Delhi
The integrated RCS digital portal has been launched by the Hon’ble Home and Cooperation Minister and
gone live on 06.03.2026. The development of APIs for integration with the National Cooperative Database
(NCD) is currently in progress. All the Cooperative Societies of the State have been onboarded on the
NCD portal. The district-wise details are attached in Annexure-I.
The implementation of the project by the majority of the States/UTs is currently in progress. A few
States/UTs have only recently completed the project; therefore, it is too early to assess the measurable
improvements in the functioning of the RCS offices.
The total funds allocated to the State of Odisha under the sub-project “Computerization of the Offices of
RCS of States/UTs” under the Centrally Sponsored Project “Strengthening of Cooperatives through IT
(Government of India’s share) are approximately ₹2.20 crore. Out of this, a total amount of
approximately ₹1.49 crore has been released to the State so far. Under the project, the State has utilized
approximately ₹0.61 crore for activities such as the development of software.
Under the Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS) Computerization Project, the total funds allocated
to the State of Odisha are approximately ₹36.14 crore. Out of this, a total amount of approximately ₹18.07
crore has been released to the State so far. The State has fully utilized the funds released under the project.
Odisha is currently not part of the Agriculture and Rural Development Banks (ARDB) Computerization
Project.
No such proposal is under consideration by the Ministry to strengthen Primary Agricultural Credit
Societies (PACS), dairy, and tribal cooperatives in Kandhamal through AI-enabled governance. However,
as per the information received from the State Government, an MoU has been signed with OKCL (Odisha
Knowledge Corporation Ltd.) for imparting basic computer literacy and an AI course to the staff of 2711
PACS/LAMPCS (Large Area Multi-Purpose Cooperative Societies). The staff of all the 24 LAMPCS of
Kandhamal are also covered in this programme.
Training/capacity building programs for cooperative societies are conducted by the National Council for
Cooperative Training (NCCT), which is an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Cooperation.
NCCT does not maintain any district-level data related to training imparted. However, it is to be informed
that since the inception of the Ministry of Cooperation in 2021, the Institute of Cooperative Management
(ICM), Bhubaneswar, an institute functioning under NCCT, has conducted 1049 capacity-building
programmes and trained 58,773 participants across diverse cooperative sectors till 31 January 2026.
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Annexure-IS.No District Total Societies as per NCD
1 ANUGUL 219
2 BALANGIR 327
3 BALESHWAR 408
4 BARGARH 438
5 BHADRAK 350
6 BOUDH 103
7 CUTTACK 730
8 DEOGARH 56
9 DHENKANAL 208
10 GAJAPATI 142
11 GANJAM 616
12 JAGATSINGHAPUR 560
13 JAJAPUR 256
14 JHARSUGUDA 107
15 KALAHANDI 257
16 KANDHAMAL 105
17 KENDRAPARA 366
18 KENDUJHAR 244
19 KHORDHA 409
20 KORAPUT 157
21 MALKANGIRI 8222 MAYURBHANJ 275
23 NABARANGPUR 164
24 NAYAGARH 248
25 NUAPADA 98
26 PURI 756
27 RAYAGADA 120
28 SAMBALPUR 152
29 SONEPUR 208
30 SUNDARGARH 250
Total 8411
This information was given by Union Minister for Home and Cooperation Shri Amit Shah in a written
reply in Lok Sabha.
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