 The assistance is extended to Individuals, NGOs, Cooperatives, Self Help Group, and Panchayati Raj Institutions who have the expertise and willingness to implement innovative ideas for improving the quality of life in rural areas.Through member base of 25 crore, 600000 cooperatives are working in India at grass root level in almost every sector of economy.There are linkages between SHG and other type institutes with that of cooperatives.