Lok Sabha Question No. 2588 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-08-02
Subject: Strengthening of Cooperative Structure
Ministry: COOPERATION
Asked by: Ritesh Pandey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF COOPERATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2588 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 nd  August, 2022

## Strengthening of Cooperative Structure

## 2588.  SHRI RITESH PANDEY:

Will the Minister of COOPERATION ( सहकारिता मंत्री) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any plans to strengthen the cooperative structure in the State of Uttar Pradesh and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether any amount has been allocated for strengthening the cooperative structure in Uttar Pradesh and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF COOPERATION सहकारिता मंत्री (SHRI AMIT SHAH)

- (a)  &  (b)  Yes,  Sir.  In  order  to  revitalize  the  cooperative  sector,  bringing  transparency, modernization, computerization, creating competitive cooperatives and deepening its reach to the grassroots across the country including the State of Uttar Pradesh, the Ministry of Cooperation has been taking various initiatives, inter-alia , including launch of a pan India project for Computerization of 63,000 Primary Agriculture Cooperative Societies (PACS) at a total estimated cost of Rs. 2,516 Crore, preparation of draft model bye-laws for the PACS to transform them into multipurpose vibrant economic entities, formulating a scheme of Cooperation to Prosperity with an aim of all round development of cooperatives, scheme for modernizing and professionalizing the  cooperative  education  and  training  etc.  The  Ministry  is  also  bringing  a  new  National Cooperation Policy to strengthen the cooperative movement in the country and is working towards a National Cooperative Database in consultation with all stakeholders.

All schemes of this Ministry are oriented towards revitalizing the Cooperative sector in all States,  including  the  State  of  Uttar  Pradesh.  During  F.Y.  2021-22,  National  Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) has provided financial assistance of Rs.252.33 crore in the state of Uttar Pradesh for the development of cooperative sector. The details are as under:

| S.No.   | Activity                                                                        |   Amount released (Rs. in Crore) |
|---------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|
| 1       | Integrated Cooperative Development Projects (ICDPs) in 15 Districts             |                            50.08 |
| 2       | Assistance to Pradeshik Cooperative Union Ltd., (PCU) Lucknow for MSP Operation |                           200    |
| 3       | Formation and Promotion of FPOs                                                 |                             0.84 |
| 4       | PMMSY Workshops                                                                 |                             0.03 |
| 5       | Computerization of DCCBs                                                        |                             1.38 |
| Total   | Total                                                                           |                           252.33 |

In addition to above, in the State of Uttar Pradesh, a total of 82 training programmes were organized by National Council for Cooperative Training (NCCT) in the FY 2021-22, aiding in capacity building of 3,071 participants.

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