Q. With reference to cooperatives in India, consider the following statements:

1. National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) is a constitutional body
2. Both Sahakar Pragya and Sahakar Mitra are training or skill development schemes

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Only 2
Notes: Sahakar Pragya, launched by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), provides training for primary cooperative societies in rural India. Sahakar Mitra, another NCDC initiative, offers internships for young professionals with cooperatives. The NCDC, established in 1963 under the NCDC Act, operates under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Article 43B of the Constitution mandates the promotion of cooperative societies by the state.

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