4. Q.-With reference to Dairy Sahakar Scheme, consider the following statements:
1. The scheme will encourage the cooperative dairy businesses in the country.
2. National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) is the implementing agency for the scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution: a
● Statement 1 is correct
● Statement 2 is incorrect: National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) under the Ministry of Cooperation.
● The initiative was started with a Rs 5000 crore investment budget. To accomplish the aim of “from collaboration to prosperity,” it will be executed by NCDC under the Ministry of Cooperation. NCDC will provide financial assistance to qualified cooperatives for milk procurement, bovine growth, quality assurance, branding, packing, transportation, storage, and export of milk and milk products.