(a) whether the Government has launched a Yuva Sahakar--Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme 2019 under the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) recently;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether any support is provided under the scheme to the various agricultural co-operative societies in the States; and
(d) if so, the details thereof, with a particular reference to Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh?
MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
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(a): National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), a statutory corporation under the administrative control of Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has launched “Yuva Sahakar – Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme 2019” in October, 2019.
(b): The details of the scheme are given at Annexure-1.
(c): Yes Sir. All types of cooperatives, including agricultural cooperatives, are eligible for availing financial assistance for new, innovative and value chain enhancement intended projects under the Scheme.
(d): The details of financial assistance provided under Yuva Sahakar Scheme in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh is as below:
(Rs. in lakh)
State NCDC Assistance
Loan Subsidy Total
Andhra Pradesh 12.90 3.95 16.85
Maharashtra - - -
Uttar Pradesh - - -