Scheme for Women Cooperatives

 Scheme for Women Cooperatives: Recently, the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) has launched dedicated schemes to advance women-led development and cooperative entrepreneurship, aligning with the broader vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

• Key Schemes for Women Cooperatives:

o Swayamshakti Sahakar Yojana: Aimed at enhancing access to affordable and reliable financial services for poor women, this scheme:

ü Enables Self Help Groups (SHGs) and federated cooperatives to access bank credit

ü Supports collective economic activities and sustainable livelihoods

ü Eligible institutions include Primary Agricultural Credit Societies, District Central Cooperative Banks, State Cooperative Banks, and SHG Federations

o Nandini Sahakar Scheme: Designed as a women-focused entrepreneurial support framework, this scheme provides:

ü Financial assistance, interest subvention, and credit support

ü Guidance on business model development, enterprise planning, and capacity building

ü Support for women cooperatives in all sectors except urban housing