Q. What is the main objective of the 'Nandini Sahakar Scheme', recently seen in news?
Answer:
To improve the socio-economic status of women through women cooperatives
Notes: The Nandini Sahakar Scheme by NCDC is a women-focused framework providing financial assistance, project formulation, and capacity development to women cooperatives. Launched under Atmanirbhar Bharat, it aims to improve socio-economic status of women through entrepreneurship. There is no limit on financial assistance. As of 31.03.2024, NCDC has disbursed Rs.6426.36 crore to women-led cooperative societies across India, although no proposals have been received from Bihar yet.