According to the data tabled in Parliament, 2024-25 recorded the highest financial assistance to SC/ST cooperative societies, with Rs 29.81 crore released through 12 loans. During 2025-26, NCDC released Rs 0.92 crore through six loans. State-wise figures show that Jharkhand received the highest assistance during the five-year period with Rs 29.49 crore, largely driven by a Rs 28.09 crore loan in 2024-25. For Gujarat, the Ministry informed that NCDC disbursed Rs 1.76 crore to SC/ST cooperative societies during the period covered in the reply. In 2026-27, Rs 0.54 crore was released to Shree Bhimrao Matsaudyog Seva Sahakari Mandali Ltd. in Gir Somnath district.