A comprehensive National Cooperative Database (NCD) has already been developed in three phases by Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India, with the support of States / UTs. The NCD portal was launched on 08^th March, 2024. The data of the Cooperative Societies is collected, entered, and updated in the database by nodal officers appointed by all the States/ UTs for this purpose. This database provides a single-point access to information on over 8.25 lakh cooperatives across the country.

The NCD is openly accessible at URL: https://cooperatives.gov.in. This database can be used by policy makers to strengthen the cooperative movement, particularly in areas where societies are underperforming. The NCD captures data on parameters such as location, membership, economic activities, and linkages, aiding in identifying gaps in the geographical spread of cooperatives, including both covered and uncovered gram panchayats.

This was stated by the Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha.

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