Q. With reference to National Co-operative Organics Limited (NCOL), consider the following statements:
1.It aims to support organic farmers by providing a platform for the aggregation, certification, testing, branding, and marketing of organic products.
2.Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) and Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO) are the main promoters of NCOL.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. NCOL is established to act as an umbrella organization for the aggregation, certification, testing, branding, and marketing of organic products. It aims to support organic farmers by providing a comprehensive platform that covers the entire supply chain of organic products. NCOL has launched the ‘Bharat Organics’ brand, which includes products like tur dal, chana dal, sugar, rajma, basmati rice, and Sonamasoori rice. It is a multi-state cooperative society established in 2023 under the Multi State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The main promoter of NCOL is the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). Other promoters include well-known cooperatives such as Amul, NAFED, NCCF, and NCDC.
Source: The Hindu
