Question

    The Model Cooperative Village (MCV) programme is being

    jointly implemented by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and the Gujarat State Cooperative Bank (GStCB) Ltd. Which of the following is the objective of the programme?
    A to adopt a Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) centric, household-oriented approach to ensure provision of livelihood opportunities to at least two members of each household Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B to adopt a Solar Power centric, household-oriented approach to ensure provision of livelihood opportunities to at least two members of each household Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C to adopt a SHG centric, household-oriented approach to ensure provision of livelihood opportunities to at least two members of each household Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both a & c Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Model Cooperative Village (MCV) programme is being jointly implemented by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and the Gujarat State Cooperative Bank (GStCB) Ltd. It was launched on 10th April, 2022 at Bavla village of Ahmedabad district in Gujarat. The programme is also being piloted in six selected villages of Gujarat, viz., Adroda & Rethal (Ahmedabad), Adaraj Moti & Isanpur Mota (Gandhinagar), Pipero (Dahod) and Kolithad (Rajkot), by NABARD in close coordination with various stakeholders. The aim of the MCV programme is to create ‘Atmanirbhar Gaon’ through the vision of ‘Sahakaar se Samridhi’. The objective is to adopt a Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) centric, household-oriented approach to ensure provision of livelihood opportunities to at least two members of each household, aiming at enhancing the production per unit per establishment. Implementation of the programme in other States would be considered by NABARD after studying the outcome of the pilot projects in Gujarat.

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