India, July 23 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
A comprehensive National Cooperative Database (NCD) has been developed in phased manner by Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India, with the support of States / UTs. The NCD portal was launched on 8th March, 2024. This database provides a single- point access to information on over 8 lakh cooperatives across the country comprising approximately 30 crore members.
The data of the Cooperative Societies is collected, entered, updated and verified by nodal officers appointed by all the States/ UTs for this purpose. The NCD captures data on parameters such as location, membership, economic activities, infrastructure of the cooperatives, financial performance and A...