Status of Enrollment in National Level Multi-State Cooperative Societies

What was asked, and of whom?

The question asked for the status of enrollment in National Level Multi-State Cooperative Societies, specifically regarding NCEL, NCOL, and BBSSL, including details on PACS, nodal agencies, exports, and benefits for farmers. The Ministry of Cooperation provided the answer.

Who asked / answered

Dr. Hemant Vishnu Savara, Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal (asked); Ministry of Cooperation (answered)

What the government said

• NCEL: 17,105 total cooperative societies enrolled, 16,743 PACS
• NCOL: 14,550 total cooperative societies enrolled, 14,280 PACS
• BBSSL: 38,665 total cooperative societies enrolled, 37,972 PACS
• 34 States/UTs nominated nodal agencies for 'Bharat Organics' (NCOL), 28 signed MoU
• 33 States/UTs nominated nodal agencies for 'Bharat Beej' (BBSSL), 26 signed MoU
• NCEL exported 14,89,102 metric tonnes of 50 agri-commodities valued at ₹5,866.10 crore to 38 countries
• NCEL passed dividend of ₹8,31,34,024 (20% on paid-up share capital) to members in 2023-24 and 2024-25
• Members of NCEL, NCOL, BBSSL are predominantly PACS, comprising small and marginal farmers

Points worth noting

• NCEL's exports covered 38 countries
• Dividend passed to members was 20% on paid-up share capital
• Pali Lok Sabha Constituency had 133 PACS enrolled in NCEL, 31 in NCOL, 177 in BBSSL