In modification of our Circular No. NB.CPD.GCD/806/AICF-48/2003-04 dated 19 February 2004, we advise that the Hon'ble Finance Minister has announced reintroduction of RIDF while presenting the Union Budget on 8 July 2004. Accordingly RIDF X will be implemented during the year 2004-05 and operationalisation of Lok Nayak Jaiprakash Narain Fund /Agriculture Infrastructure and Credit Fund will be discontinued with immediate effect. The following activities will be covered under RIDF-X :
Rural Roads,
Rural Bridges,
Minor Irrigation Projects/Micro Irrigation,
Soil Conservation,
Flood Protection,
Watershed Development/Reclamation of waterlogged areas,
Drainage,
Forest Development,
Market Yard/Godown, Apna Mandi, rural haats and other marketing infrastructure,
Cold Storage, Public or Joint Sector cold storage at various exit points,
Seed/Agriculture/Horticulture Farms,
Plantation and Horticulture,
Grading and Certifying mechanisms such as testing and certifying laboratories etc.
Community irrigation wells of irrigation purposes for the village as a whole,
Fishing harbour/jetties,
Riverine Fisheries,
Animal Husbandry,
Modern Abattoir
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
