Lok Sabha Question No. 3092 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-08
Subject: Database for Cooperative Societies
Ministry: COOPERATION
Asked by: Dinesh Lal "Nirahua" Yadav, Dharmendra Kumar Kashyap, Harish Dwivedi, Dileshwar Kamait

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COOPERATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3092 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08/08/2023

Database for Cooperative Societies

## † 3092. SHRI DINESH LAL YADAV "NIRAHUA":

SHRI DHARMENDRA KASHYAP:

SHRI HARISH DWIVEDI:

SHRI DILESHWAR KAMAIT:

Will the Minister of COOPERATION ( सहकाįरता मंũी ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether a National Cooperative Database for Cooperative Societies is being prepared by the Government;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  of  points/issues  that  have  been  included  in  the  preparation  of  the Cooperative Database along with the time limit fixed for preparation of it;
- (c) the steps taken by the Government for creation of database in the cooperative sector and the objectives thereof;
- (d)  the  manner  in  which  the  said  database  will  be  helpful  to  the  policy  makers  and  other stakeholders of the cooperative sector;
- (e) whether the State Government and other stakeholders make use of the said database and if so, the details thereof;
- (f) the manner in which the said database will be protected and updated on real-time basis; and
- (g)  the  details  of  benefits  that  the  Cooperative  Societies  will  get  after  preparation  of  this database?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF COOPERATION

सहकाįरता मंũी (SHRI AMIT SHAH)

(a)  to  (g):  Ministry  of  Cooperation  is  developing  a  comprehensive  National  Cooperative Database in a phased manner. Mapping of about 2.64 lakh primary cooperative societies of three sectors i.e. Primary Agriculture Credit Societies (PACS), Dairy and Fisheries has been completed in February, 2023 under Phase-I. Under Phase-II, Mapping  of National Cooperative  Societies/Federations  has  been  completed.  Under  Phase-III,  the  Database  is being extended to the remaining cooperative societies working in all other sectors.

Throughout the creation of the National Cooperative Database, several rounds of consultations have been conducted with all stakeholders at all levels, ranging from primary to apex  entities  viz.  State/UT  Governments,  National  Cooperative  Federations,  regulatory bodies,  etc.  In  addition  to  general  information  related  to  cooperatives  i.e.  location  details, number of members, economic activities, etc., the database would also capture sector-specific information of sector concerned and their forward & backward linkages.

National Cooperative Database would provide a single point access to authentic and updated information on all cooperatives of different sectors across the country. The database would facilitate  policy  making,  improve  governance  and  transparency  in  cooperative  sector.  It would  also  help  in  identifying  gaps  in  geographical  distribution  of  cooperatives  and establishing  upward  &  backward  linkages  of  cooperative  societies  working  at  different levels.The  database  would  be  made  available  to  all  stakeholders  on  24x7  basis  through  a secured  platform  maintained  by  National  Informatic  Centre  (NIC).  Standard  Operating Procedures (SOPs) have been prepared for regular updation of the database through District Registrar Offices of State RCS.

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