Multi-State Cooperative Societies for organic products
Why in News?
Multi-State Cooperative Societies for organic products focus on the National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL), a key initiative by India's Ministry of Cooperation. It promotes organic farming and seeds, approved by the Union Cabinet.
About
- Set up under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002, with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) as its chief promoter.
- Aims to create an organic revolution by ensuring better price realisation for farmers through a cooperative value-distribution model.
"Bharat Organics" Brand:
- The flagship brand currently offers 29 certified organic products, including pulses (tur dal, chana dal), rajma, sugar, and various rice varieties.
- Products undergo rigorous batch-wise testing for over 245 pesticides to ensure authenticity.
Membership & Network:
- As of early 2026, membership has grown to over 11,000 cooperative societies and Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS).
- 30 States and UTs have nominated nodal agencies to coordinate with NCOL, with 22 having signed formal MoUs for procurement and certification.
Services Provided to Farmers:
- Aggregation & Logistics: Collects produce from small and marginal farmers via local cooperatives.
- Certification & Testing: Empanels accredited labs to lower the cost of organic certification for individual farmers.
- Market Access: Provides retail presence in over 1,000 stores (including Mother Dairy's Safal outlets) and international export linkages through the National Cooperative Export Limited (NCEL).
Financial Benefits:
- Profits generated from sales are returned directly to member societies and farmers as dividends.
- NCOL helps manage the entire supply chain, reducing dependence on private traders and middle-men.
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