National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), Ministry of Cooperation

Yuva Sahakar – Cooperative Enterprise Support & Innovation Scheme

LOAN/CREDITSTARTUP-RELEVANT

Stage: Seed to growth
Indicative amount: Concessional loans via co-op route

What it is for

Encourages young entrepreneurs to build new, innovative cooperative societies via affordable credit.

Who can apply

Newly formed cooperative societies (operational at least 3 months) with new or innovative ideas.

What you get

A 2% interest subvention on term loans, plus simplified financing norms — project-based funding.

How to apply

Submit a project-based application to NCDC.

Best suited for

A young entrepreneur building a genuinely new cooperative enterprise needing affordable credit.

Official links

National Cooperative Development Corporation https://www.ncdc.in

Summarised from official sources, last reviewed 2026-09-07. Amounts and eligibility are indicative — always confirm against the live scheme guideline before acting.