Title

Development of Rural Growth Centres in Bihar EEC.

Type

 Externally aided

Objectives

The scheme aims at increasing agricultural production, storage and marketing by Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) in Bihar by construction of rural godowns, improving agricultural credit and upgrading professional/managerial skills.

Salient features

To provide assistance to Government of Bihar for developing 1500 PACS including LAMPS and FSS in 28 districts of Bihar into cooperative rural growth center.

Pattern of assistance

The project stands closed on 31.3.1996 as per agreement between Govt. of India and EEC.  For the year 2001-02 NCDC would be releasing unutilized  grants by the State Govt. under the scheme.

Eligibility

Primary Cooperative societies.

Procedure to apply

The project is implemented through designated State Government authority as per agreement signed by Government of India and EEC. 

Person to be contacted

The Managing Director,
National Cooperative Development Corporation
of India,
Hauz Khas,
New Delhi-110 016

Date of Start/Duration

1988-89

Implementation Status

Ongoing

Progress of Expenditure

(Rs in Crores)
XI Plan   1997-98 1998-99 1999-2000 2000-01
Allocation
15.00          0.00       0.00       0.00        5.00