Integrated Cooperative Development Project (2 results)

Indian cooperative movement is over 100 years old and covers all walks of human life It may not be out of place to say that cooperatives are life line of rural India All along Government of India has been supporting the movement through liberal policies and financial assistance Establishment of National Cooperative Development Corporation NCDC for advancement of loans or grant of subsidies to state governments for financing cooperative societies is one of the initiatives in this direction NCDC has introduced Integrated Cooperative Development Project ICDP in 1985-86 for overall development of a district through cooperative effort The concept of ICDP envisages selection of district formulation of activities in an integrated manner based on resources of the area and needs of the people and development of these activities through cooperatives So far over 190 such projects were sanctioned in different parts of the country with a project cost of Rs 1593 crore The present study is an attempt to examine the extent of impact of ICDP in achieving its objectives identifying major constraints and to suggest suitable changes in the scheme for better results and conducted in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala 76 pp.

Hardcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. Contents: 1. Integrated Cooperative Development Project. 2. Formation of Project Office. 3. ICDP in Theni District. 4. ICDP and Business Profile of Cooperative Societies. 5. Manpower Development, Member Education, and Training. 6. Findings and Conclusion. The Integrated Cooperative Development Project (ICDP) was introduced by National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) during 1985-86. This project has been in operation in majority of the districts in India. However, very few attempts have been made to study the impact of this project. The present work analyzed the impact of ICDP and the sustainability of the outcome of the project in Theni district, Tamil Nadu. The project was introduced in Theni district during the year 2005-06 with the total outlay of Rs 987.73 lakhs and the project was completed on 31 March 2011. This study found that ICDP's monetary and non-monetary interventions have created both tangible and intangible impact on the business profile of cooperative societies in this district. As compare to pre-project period with post-project period, the latter witnessed many cooperatives in the district which have become viable entities and could retain their image among the members and other stakeholders through enhanced service, general facelift, and inclusive approach. The books available at present in the field of Cooperation and Cooperatives have not detailed about this Pan India Project of National Cooperative Development Corporation, New Delhi. This book has been written keeping in mind the requirements of both the researchers and the officials with examples for office note/resolutions. (jacket).