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Indian FIs need granular climate risk models over countrywide approaches, says NABARD Chairman Shaji KV.
  • 07 September 2024
  • National

NABARD Chairman Shaji KV advocates for a shift from broad climate risk models to granular, region-specific approaches, owing to India's geographical diversity.

Nabard to tap global agencies to set up carbon fund
  • 07 September 2024
  • Mumbai

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) is in talks with international agencies to set up a carbon fund to meet the challenges posed by climate risk, Chairman Shaji KV said on Friday.

Horticulture a Potential Sector for Diversification
  • 05 September 2024
  • National

The Hon’ble Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan on 05th August 2024 announced that an amount of Rs 18,000 crore expenditure would be incurred on setting up 100 export-oriented horticulture clusters in next five years.

NABARD plans to raise Rs10,000 cr through infra, green bonds: Chairman KV Shaji
  • 04 September 2024
  • New Delhi

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) plans to raise Rs 10,000 crore through a combination of infrastructure and green bonds, according to Chairman KV Shaji.

NABARD and govt launch Rs 750 Cr AIF fund to support agri-startups
  • 04 September 2024
  • National

Out of the total corpus, Rs 300 crore will be directly invested in startups, while Rs 450 crore will be used to support venture investors operating in agriculture and allied sectors.

A ‘sure’ way to fund agri start-ups
  • 02 September 2024
  • National

Agriculture and allied sector constitutes a vital pillar of India’s economy. The sector provides livelihood to
over 54 per cent of the country’s workforce and contributes significantly to India’s Gross Value Added (GVA),
averaging 18 per cent

RBI may launch ULI platform within a month, says NABARD’s Goverdhan Rawat
  • 02 September 2024
  • Mumbai

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to launch the Unified Lending Interface platform within a month, Goverdhan S. Rawat, Deputy Managing Director, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development told Moneycontrol in an exclusive interview.

NABARD may tap market with infra green bond offering in FY25 says Chairman Shaji
  • 29 August 2024
  • Mumbai

We were planning social bonds but we did not get that premium that we expected, so now we are planning to have a green bond.

NABARD's Agri Sure To Kick Off From Next Week
  • 29 August 2024
  • Mumbai

In a conversation with Business Today TV at Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, Business Today TV's Karishma Asoodani speaks with the deputy managing.

Vizhinjam port: VISL, NABARD ink Rs 2,100-crore loan agreement
  • 29 August 2024
  • Kerala

Vizhinjam International Seaport Limited (VISL), a special purpose vehicle (SPV) set up to implement the Vizhinjam deep water multipurpose seaport

SKLTSHU to lead GI tag drive for Armoor turmeric, Balanagar custard apple
  • 27 August 2024
  • Hyderabad

The Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University (SKLTSHU), Mulugu, is preparing to file applications for the Geographical Indication (GD) tags for the Armoor variety of turmeric and Balanagar custard apple grown in the Jadcherla area in Telangana.

How a village is steering pure jaggery revolution
  • 20 August 2024
  • Bangalore

Karaswadi. a small and unassuming village off Bengaluru-Mysuru highway, is quietly transforming the landscape of agricultural production by steering a farmers movement that champions chemical-free jaggery.

Chief Minister inaugurates renovated T-jetty at Rameswaram
  • 20 August 2024
  • Rameswaram

A view of Rameswaram fishing jetty on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: L. BALACHANDAR Chief Minister M.K.
Stalin on Tuesday inaugurated through video-conferencing renovated T. Jetty in Rameswaram and fish-landing centre at Kunthukal.The T.Jetty has been constructed at a cost of RS22.76 crore under NABARD assistance. An approach road for 200 metres and a T-jetty for 150 metres have been constructed under the renovation work.

Saplings planted on degraded forest patches for increasing green cover
  • 20 August 2024
  • Villupuram

The Forest Department has embarked on a mass afforestation drive to enhance green cover on degraded forest patches at 10 Forest Ranges in the Villupuram Forest Division, comprising Villupuram and Kallakurichi districts.

Nabard disburses Rs 1.8 lakh cr Short term refinance
  • 18 August 2024
  • Mumbai

Disbursements under ST credit support of NABARD increased by 15% over FY2023. Short-term facility to cooperatives increased by 15% whereas disbursement to RRBs and SFBs combined, increased by 16% during FY2024”, reveals the Nabard annual report for the year 2023-24.

RRBs post all-time high net profit in FY24, boosting IPO prospects
  • 17 August 2024
  • New Delhi

 AS many as 43 regional rural banks (RRBs) posted a consolidated net profit of 7,796 crore in FY24, up 26 per cent from T6,178 crore in FY23, brightening the prospects for some to tap the capital market, including through an initial public offering (IPO).

Farmers given kuthiraivali seeds to bring arid farm lands under cultivation near Aruppukottai
  • 13 August 2024
  • Tamil Nadu

As part of the initiative to bring arid farm lands and rain-fed lands under cultivation, some 200 farmers in Aruppukottai area were given kuthiraivali seeds under the assistance of NABARD

Environmental sustainability, farmer welfare form the core of Swaminathan’ vision for evergreen revolution
  • 08 August 2024
  • Chennai

Environmental sustainability and keeping farmers’ welfare in centrality are the core of M.S. Swaminathan’s vision for evergreen revolution,” said Revenue Minister of Karnataka, Krishna Byre Gowda, in Chennai on Wednesday.

NGO and NABARD Bank Collaborate to Train SHG Members in Bamboo Craft at Tamulpur Workshop
  • 06 August 2024
  • Assam

Under the active cooperation of the Livelihood Enterprise Development, a Goreswar based socio-economic NGO, Uttar Betna Samaj Sankaskar Bahini
organized a 20-day-long workshop to provide training to the SHG members on making bamboo craft products in association of the NABARD bank at Oubari in Tamulpur district recently

Focus on enhancing rural income, employability and agri productivity
  • 31 July 2024
  • New Delhi

The astute macroeconomic and fiscal policies of the Centre over the last five years have played a key role in rewarding investors with huge capital gains, V Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor, said on Tuesday. The CEA was speaking at businesslines post-Budget event ‘Decoding the Budget 2024-25’ in the Capital. The event was powered by Nabard in association with FICCL LIC and GIC Re were associate sponsors

Preparing agriculture for a richer harvest
  • 29 July 2024
  • New Delhi

Preparing agriculture for aricher harvest The Budget's thrust on R&D, natural farming and Digital Public Infrastructure will help boost food and nutrition security ] Shaji KV for agriculture in the Budget reflect the vision of transformative changes that must be induced through right policy interventions proactively to ensure that the farm sector performs in sync with the pace and quality of progress in other sectors of the economy.

‘NABARD plays key role in nurturing agri growth’
  • 21 July 2024
  • Lucknow

Deputy managing director of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) AK Sood on Saturday underscored the role of the rural financial institution in actualizing the aspirations of rural communities, particularly women, in nurturing economic, technological, and agricultural growth

ADB clears $240 m loans for rooftop solar systems
  • 18 July 2024
  • New Delhi

The Asian Development Bank on Wednesday said it has approved $240.5 million in loans to finance rooftop solar systems in India that will help the government expand energy access using renewable energy.

Minister urges NABARD to help in achieving Stalin’s goal of $1 trillion economy by 2030
  • 18 July 2024
  • Chennai

Tamil Nadu Minister for Co-Operatives K.R. Periyakaruppan has requested the National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development (NABARD) to collaborate with the State government to help achieve Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s goal of $1 trillion economy by 2030 through models of sustainability, technological innovations, e-commerce, and capacity building.

‘Will cut middlemen out to help improve farmers’ income’
  • 16 July 2024
  • National

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) is promoting entrepreneurship among farmers with value addition, marketing and direct selling of their produce, says R Anand, its chief general manager and officer-in-charge of Chennai regional office, in an interview to TOI.

Odisha farmer producer group, CSIR institute in pact to promote floriculture
  • 10 July 2024
  • New Delhi

Sabuja Sanatanpali Farmer Producer Company Limited (SSFPCL), Odisha’sfirst floriculture-based farmer producer organisation (FPO), has signed an MoU with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) - National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow, to promote research in floriculture.

Rural banks shift focus to product diversification
  • 09 July 2024
  • New Delhi

After consolidating capital adequacy, improving profitability and asset quality, regional rural banks (RRBs) will now focus on diversification of lending products to small and medium enterprises (SMES) for value addition in agriculture chain and allied sectors.

NABARD to integrate Jan Suraksha schemes
  • 04 July 2024
  • New Delhi

NABARD and Online PSB Loans Ltd have signed an MoU to smoothen the enrolment and claim settlement processes under the Jan Suraksha Schemes for all 43 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)

NABARD partners with Online PSB Loans Ltd to digitalize Jan Suraksha Schemes for regional rural banks
  • 03 July 2024
  • National

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and Online PSB Loans Limited have signed an agreement to promote financial inclusion through regional rural banks.

Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches web portal for faster bank settlements of interest subvention claims under Agriculture Infrastructure along with Krishi Katha blogsite to amplify the voice of Indian farmers
  • 28 June 2024
  • New Delhi

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched a web portal developed jointly by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW) and NABARD to automate and speed up the process of settlement of interest subvention claims of banks submitted under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)

NABARD Launches AI-Powered Climate Resilient Tea Cultivation Project for Small Tea Growers in Assam
  • 26 June 2024
  • Assam

NABARD, Assam RO, sanctioned a unique project titled “Climate resilient tea cultivation and AI-based pest management for small tea growers” across the State.

NABARD Assam RO Observes World Environment Day in Hojai, Focusing on Climate Change and Land Restoration
  • 07 June 2024
  • Assam

In order to spread awareness about the adverse impacts of Climate Change among the rural masses, the Assam RO of NABARD organized an event to observe the World Environment Day at its Derapathar Watershed Project area in Hojai district, with the theme of “Land Restoration, Desertification, Drought Resilience”.

Haryana to launch Rs. 10K cr project to curb pollution
  • 04 June 2024
  • New Delhi

The Haryana government is set to launch the Rs. 10,000 crore Haryana Clean Air Project for Sustainable Development, slated for implementation in phases across the state.

India Must Brace Itself for Climate Change
  • 03 June 2024
  • National

In the face of escalating climate change challenges, India stands at a critical juncture, grappling with the multifaceted impacts of global environmental shifts.

NABARD’s flagship project 'Integrated Tribal Development Programme' progressing well in Majuli
  • 30 May 2024
  • Assam

The flagship project of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), the Integrated Tribal Development Programme, is progressing well in Malapindha village of Sri Luit Panchayat, Majuli.

Krishikalpa in partnership with NABARD launches programme for farmers
  • 10 May 2024
  • Benglauru

Krishikalpa’s accelerator programme aims to provide leaders of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) with market orientation training, help in income enhancement, entrepreneurial and leadership skills, and market linkages.

Agri credit tops target, rises 15% to Rs. 25 trillion in FY 24
  • 06 May 2024
  • New Delhi

DESPITE A RECORD disbursal of agricultural loans by banks to around 25 trillion in FY24, against a target of Rs. 20 trillion, regional disparity persists, according to the latest data by NABARD.

NABARD, IFFCO Kisan collaborate to support small tea growers in different parts of Assam
  • 01 May 2024
  • Assam

As a part of its developmental initiative and to disseminate the utility of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as well as other technological advancements in Agri-Horticulture sector, NABARD has been implementing various pilot projects across the country.

NABARD sanctions study to evaluate impact of GI certified products
  • 29 April 2024
  • Tamil Nadu

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned a study on the impact evaluation of Geographical Indication (GI) products to Symbiosis School of Economics.

NABARD partners with RBI Innovation Hub to fast-track digital agri lending
  • 25 April 2024
  • Mumbai

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Thursday said it has partnered with Reserve Bank's arm RBIH to put in place a system which will enable faster processing of agricultural loans.

NABARD unveils strategy to mobilise green financing
  • 24 April 2024
  • National

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on the occasion of Earth Day unveiled its 'Climate Strategy 2030' document aiming to address India's need for green financing.

Reforms for strengthening rural co-operatives
  • 18 April 2024
  • National

Improving the governance system and culture, technology up-gradation, business diversification and scaling up the human resource base are vital

NABARD clarifies it does not extend loan directly to farmers
  • 16 April 2024
  • New Delhi

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Tuesday clarified that it does not extend loans directly to individual farmers but extends financial assistance to various financial institutions and cooperatives involved in rural development.

NABARD Provided Rs 6,200 Crore In Development Assistance To Jharkhand In FY24
  • 01 April 2024
  • Jharkhand

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Monday said it has provided Rs 6,200 crore in development assistance to Jharkhand during the 2023-24 fiscal.

EQ In Exclusive Conversation With Mr. Dinesh P., CGM, NABARD
  • 28 March 2024
  • National

India with diverse geographical regions, long coastline, biodiversity, and high dependence on natural resources is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change risks worldwide. Further, more than half of India’s population lives in rural areas and depends on agriculture & allied activities, which are highly sensitive to climate change, threatening the livelihoods of people dependent on them.

NABARD arm provides $45 mn funding for water, sanitation activities to 75,000 borrowers
  • 23 March 2024
  • Mumbai

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) said its subsidiary, NAB Samruddhi Finance Ltd (NSFL), has provided $45 million

Manipur Governor releases 'state focus paper 2024-25'
  • 22 March 2024
  • Manipur

Imphal, Mar 22 (UNI) Governor of Manipur, Anusuiya Uikey released “State Focus Paper 2024-25”, at Raj Bhavan here on Friday.

NABARD projects Rs 2,43,093 crore credit potential for Bihar in 2024-25
  • 20 March 2024
  • Bihar

The likely estimate has been made taking into account the Reserve Bank of India's priority sector-based guidelines, Central and state government policies and policies for sustainable agriculture and rural development.

Crop loan share in farm credit moves up in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh
  • 19 March 2024
  • Uttar Pradesh

In Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, the proportion of crop loans of the total agricultural credit has surged to approximately 77 per cent, a rise of 7-8 percentage points over the last flve years.

NABARD to launch Rs. 1,000-cr blended fund for agri-startups
  • 19 March 2024
  • New Delhi

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) will launch a Rs. 1,000-crore fund to bolster technology-driven agri-startups and rural enterprises, said chairman Shaji K.V. on Monday.

Earmark more agri credit for investments: Nabard chief
  • 19 March 2024
  • New Delhi

Most of the agricultural credit is used for boosting production when more of these funds should be earmarked for investments in infrastructure creation, Shaji KV, chairman, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), said on Monday.

SWEET DREAMS
  • 17 March 2024
  • Jammu and Kashmir

The Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a remarkable tale of passion and perseverance, centered around the journey of young entrepreneur Nazim Nazir.

NABARD – the Lead Partner of Agritech Pavilion at Startup Mahakumbh
  • 14 March 2024
  • New Delhi

Startup Mahakumbh, India’s largest startup event, will convene key agri-innovations at the Agritech pavilion. Presented by NABARD and powered by Aavishkaar Group, the pavilion aims to catalyse meaningful connections, fostering innovation and mentorship across the agriculture ecosystem at the three-day event, hosted at the Bharat Mandapam and ITPO.

NABARD launches first Watershed Project in Assam
  • 11 March 2024
  • Assam

As a part of Natural Resources Management, NABARD has been supporting the implementation of various projects like Integrated Watershed Development with Climate Proofing Interventions (IWDCPIs), Integrated Tribal Development Programmes (ITDPs), UPNRM & Climate Change Projects, etc. across the country.

'Final burden of farm loan waiver on farmers'
  • 07 March 2024
  • National

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) will likely issue social bonds in the second half of 2024-25(April March), says deputy managing director Goverdhan S Rawat. He tells Ajay Ramanathan that a lack of infrastructure development in some eastern states is a significant challenge in addressing disparity in credit flow to agriculture.

NABARD Projects Credit Potential of More Than 2 Lakh Crore for Haryana
  • 06 March 2024
  • Haryana

Releasing the State Focus Paper for 2024-25, the Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, J P Dalal revealed that NABARD has projected a credit potential of more than Rs.2.27 lakh crore for Haryana in the fiscal year 2024-25.

NABARD HO organises conclave on sustainability of FPOs
  • 06 March 2024
  • Kolkata

Dr. Ajay Kumar Sood, Deputy Managing Director, National Bankfor Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) inaugurated a two-day Conclave on "Sustainability of Farmers Producers Organisations Promoted by NABARD" on Monday (March 4, 2024).

NABARD projects TN’s priority sector credit potential at 8.3L cr in FY25
  • 06 March 2024
  • Chennai

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has projected the priority sector credit potential for Tamil Nadu at Rs 8.3 lakh crore in FY25. This is a huge rise by 69% over the corresponding year of 2023-24 at Rs 4.9 lakh crore.

Governor addresses State Credit Seminar 2024-25; Launches State Focus Paper
  • 05 March 2024
  • Nagaland

Nagaland Governor, La. Ganesan today addressed the State Credit Seminar 2024-25 organised by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) at Kohima. He also launched the State Focus Paper, which has pegged Nagaland’s credit potential in priority sector at Rs 1178.08 crore for the financial year 2024-25.

Rajasthan: NABARD unveils Rs.3.62 lakh cr priority sector credit potential in FY 2024-25
  • 05 March 2024
  • Rajasthan

Akhil Arora highlighted the pivotal role of NABARD and the banking fraternity as integral components of the development ecosystem. He stressed the importance of empowering youth and strengthening the Agri and MSME sectors, calling for collaboration between the government and the banking sector to achieve the mission of a 'Vikasit Rajasthan 2047' in line with the 'Vikasit Bharat 2024' vision.

Majuli mask making, manuscript painting receive GI tags
  • 05 March 2024
  • Assam

Mask making and manuscript painting of Majuli, an island-district of Assam, have received Geographical Indication (GI) tags, an official statement said on Monday.

Tripura's handwoven cloth Risa gets GI tag
  • 03 March 2024
  • Tripura

Agartala, Mar 3 (PTI) Risa, a handwoven cloth worn by the indigenous communities of Tripura, has got the geographical indication (GI) tag, Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Sunday.

NABARD projected credit potential for priority sector is Rs.75,810 cr: CGM
  • 29 February 2024
  • Chhattisgarh

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Feb 27. Ramvichar Netam, minister of agriculture, government of Chhattisgarh, presided over the programme as the chief guest and unveiled the State Focus Paper (2024-25).

NABARD and NRLM sign a landmark MoU for the benefit of women SHGs
  • 27 February 2024
  • Mumbai

Marking a strategic alliance to benefit rural women SHGs, NABARD and the National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) under the Ministry of Rural Development, GoI inked a landmark MoU on 27 February 2024 in NABARD’s Head Office, Mumbai.

Prime Minister lauds role of cooperatives in farmers welfare
  • 25 February 2024
  • New Delhi

Cooperatives have the potential to tackle the personal issues of farmers with collective strength, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while inaugurating multiple key initiatives for the cooperative sector here on Saturday.

Sikkim: NABARD organises credit seminar; Guv releases focus paper
  • 24 February 2024
  • Sikkim

The paper highlighted a potential credit of Rs. 409.64 crore earmarked for agriculture loans, covering farm credit, agree-infrastructure, and agree-ancillary activities.

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) launches PLP 2024-25 for Arunachal Pradesh district
  • 24 February 2024
  • Itanagar

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Friday launched the potential linked credit plan (PLP) 2024-25 for Lohit district in Arunachal Pradesh.

PM Modi to launch world's largest grain storage project
  • 23 February 2024
  • New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation of multiple initiatives to strengthen the country's Cooperative Sector on February 24 at Bharat Mandapam

PFC, Goa govt sign pact for green energy initiatives
  • 20 February 2024
  • Goa

State-owned PFC on Tuesday said it has signed an agreement with the Goa government to support various green energy initiatives in the state to tackle climate change.

NABARD report puts Gujarat's credit potential at Rs 3.53 lakh cr for 2024-25
  • 15 February 2024
  • Gujarat

A National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) report on Thursday revealed that Gujarat's credit potential for priority sectors stands at Rs 3.53 lakh crore.

NABARD envisages Rs. 26,816 crore credit flow for Tiruchi district in 2024-25
  • 10 February 2024
  • Tamil Nadu

The Potential Linked Credit Plan (PLP) drawn up by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) envisages a credit flow of ₹26,816 crore in Tiruchi.

NABARD pegs state’s credit potential at Rs 3,421 crore
  • 07 February 2024
  • MEGHALAYA

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has estimated a credit potential of Rs 3,421.77 crore for Meghalaya under priority sector lending by the banks for the 2024-25 fiscal.

NABARD projects 16 pc jump in priority sector lending potential in Bengal at Rs 3.15 lakh cr in FY25
  • 03 February 2024
  • Kolkata

Kolkata, Feb 3 (PTI) The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) on Saturday projected a robust double-digit growth in priority sector lending potential of Rs 3.15 lakh crore in West Bengal for 2024-25.

NABARD's Rs 34,490 cr scheme to boost agri, other key sectors: Himachal CM
  • 31 January 2024
  • Shimla

A credit potential scheme of Rs 34,490 crore has been prepared by Nabard for agriculture, MSMEs and other priority sectors in 2024-25, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Wednesday.

NABARD pegs priority sector credit potential for Telangana at Rs 2.80 lakh crore
  • 31 January 2024
  • Hyderabad

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has pegged a credit potential of 2.80 lakh crore for the priority sector for the financial year 2024-25, showing a whopping growth of 51 per cent over the last year's projections.

12 distinctive products of Arunachal obtain GI tags
  • 25 January 2024
  • Itanagar

Twelve distinctive products from Arunachal Pradesh have obtained the Geographical Indication (GI) tags with the support of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), an official said.

FPOs have emerged as potential tool to transform small-farmer agriculture into a sustainable enterprise
  • 09 January 2024
  • National

The majority of farmers in India has marginal land holdings with low yields. What role can farmer producer organisations play here?

FM Sitharaman allocates Rs 53 Crore for multiple developmental initiatives in Sikkim
  • 08 January 2024
  • National

The Finance Minister also acknowledged the immense potential for Sikkim to grow and the crucial role of banking and development & refinancing institutions like NABARD, in rebuilding the state after the flash floods.

Agri-research needs to be reoriented to breed stress-tolerant varieties
  • 06 January 2024
  • New Delhi

India’s agriculture research agenda needs to be re-oriented to prioritise breeding stress-tolerant crop varieties and climate-smart practices, said Ajay Kumar Sood, Deputy Managing Director, Nabard.

Agri fintechs to give $100-b GDP boost in next 5 years
  • 06 January 2024
  • New Delhi

The fintech agri ecosystem is likely to add $100 billion (about 8-lakh crore) tothe country's GDP, currently valued at about $3.5 trillion in next five years on the back of booming investment in agriculture sector.

Financial inclusion, a great leap forward
  • 02 January 2024
  • New Delhi

The Reserve Bank of India's Financial Inclusion Index (FI Index) has shown notable improvement, reaching 60.1 in March 2023 compared with 56.4 in March 2022.

Financial inclusion challenge: How have initiatives like Jan Dhan, Mudra loans, and many more fared so far?
  • 26 December 2023
  • National

There has been a significant emphasis on financial inclusion in the last decade with initiatives like basic bank accounts under Jan Dhan and Mudra loans for small firms. Have they helped address the gaps in financial inclusion?

NABARD Empowers Rural Artisans by Supporting their Participation in Mahalaxmi Saras 2023-24
  • 26 December 2023
  • Mumbai

This year's event boasts over 500 stalls featuring a diverse array of products from across India. Notably, NABARD has contributed to the mela's unique offerings, supporting 49 stalls of artisans from across the country.

Climate change: Nabard to tap global capital for agri
  • 23 December 2023
  • New Delhi

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has teamed up with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to help the farming sector tackle the adverse impact of climate change.

Cooperation Minister says 24,470 PACS functioning as CSCs
  • 21 December 2023
  • New Delhi

Total 24,470 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) are functioning as Common Service Centres (CSC) in the country, Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said in Parliament on Wednesday.

NABARD and ADB Collaborate for Climate Resilience in Indian Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Rural Development Sector
  • 18 December 2023
  • Mumbai

Mumbai, 18 th December 2023: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and Asian Development Bank (ADB),

NBCC signs MoU with NCDC and NABARD
  • 15 December 2023
  • New Delhi

NBCC inked a framework Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) for the construction of the world’s largest grain storage plan in the cooperative sector.

World largest grain storage plans get underway
  • 11 December 2023
  • New Delhi

In a significant move to address the shortage of storage capacity for food grains in the country, the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), in collaboration with NABARD has embarked on the execution of the "Worlds Largest Grain Storage Plan in the Cooperative Sector.

NABARD schemes under RIDF help rural people become economically self-reliant
  • 28 November 2023
  • Kolkata

Several schemes initiated by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) have helped the rural people immensely and paved way to make them economically self-reliant.

NABARD launches development programme for Kaani tribes of Tamil Nadu
  • 27 November 2023
  • Tamil Nadu

NABARD inaugurated its Integrated Tribal Development Programme for Kaani tribes at Kulasekaram to create sustainable livelihood opportunities for socially and economically vulnerable tribal households in the district.

The subtle art of scaling up climate adaptation
  • 20 November 2023
  • Andhra Pradesh

Climate funds are the early adopters of a different way of doing finance. One which prioritises the climate, communities and the natural world.

3 key Arunachal GI-tagged products to be showcased in International Trade Fair in Delhi
  • 17 November 2023
  • New Delhi

Three GI tagged products, supported by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and Arunachal Pradesh government, are being showcased for the first time in the ongoing 42nd India International Trade Fair (IITF) in Delhi's Pragati Maidan

NABARD project accomplishes miracles in Bankura villages
  • 13 November 2023
  • West Bengal

NABARD set up the Tribal Development Fund ( TDF) to replicate the WADI/ Orchard model across the country to promote integrated development of tribal families by adopting suitable incomegenerating activities and community empowerment.

Aim to digitise 65,000 cooperative societies by March 2024: Nabard Chairman
  • 08 November 2023
  • New Delhi

Nabard Chairman Shaji K V said the government aims to computerise about 65,000 cooperative societies by March 2024 in order to improve transparency and efficiency of such cooperatives.

NABARD and Women’s World Banking ink MoU for Jan Dhan Plus program
  • 19 October 2023
  • Mumbai

The National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development and Women’s World Banking have signed an MoU to promote the Jan Dhan Plus program through Regional Rural Banks

NABARD and BIRD, Lucknow jointly organize a two-day National Conference on Best Practices in Rural Cooperative Banks
  • 17 October 2023
  • Lucknow

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and the Bankers Institute of Rural Development (BIRD), Lucknow, organized a two-day national conference on “Best Practices in Rural Cooperative Banks” on 16 and 17 October 2023.

NABARD to provide Rs.49 crore for super-speciality hospital in Parvatipuram
  • 11 October 2023
  • Andhra Pradesh

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) General Manager P. Jaya Kannan said they would provide Rs.49 crore assistance for the construction of super-speciality hospital at Parvatipuram.

Arunachal gets GI tag for Tawang’s Yak churpi, Khamti rice, Tangsa textile
  • 04 October 2023
  • Itanagar

Arunachal Pradesh has been awarded the geographical indication (GI) tag for Khamti rice, Yak churpi from Tawang and Tangsa textile by the GI Registry in Chennai

Grains of promise: Millets steadily reclaim spotlight
  • 01 October 2023
  • Karnataka

In a heartening development for those shifting from rice to millets, the production of millets is experiencing a gradual and promising upsurge.

NABARD lists first social impact bond
  • 29 September 2023
  • Mumbai

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has listed the country’s first social impact bond to the tune of Rs 1,000 crore.

Nabard Issues AAA-Rated Five-Year Social Bonds
  • 26 September 2023
  • Mumbai

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Tuesday (September 26) issued its inaugural social bonds with a total size of Rs 1,040.50 crore.

Millets production set to triple by 2030: Nabard Chairman
  • 15 September 2023
  • Hyderabad

Setting the tone for the future of millets in the International Year of millets, Shaji KV, Chairman, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) said the target is to triple their production to 45 million tonnes by 2030

Consumers awareness must on millets affordability factor
  • 15 September 2023
  • Hyderabad

The need for more awareness on millet production and consumption is the need of the hour

As millets gain significance, efforts on to sustain promoting them
  • 15 September 2023
  • Hyderabad

With millets set to play a crucial role in the country’s nutritional and food security, stakeholders in the nutri-cereals, are looking at sustaining current efforts to promote the cereal in a big way

Nabard Chairman Inaugurates 'Millet Conclave 2023
  • 15 September 2023
  • Hyderabad

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) Chairman Shaji K.V. on Friday inaugurated ‘Millet Conclave 2023.

UNDP India partners with NABARD to boost data-driven innovations in agriculture
  • 13 September 2023
  • Delhi

The partnership will support smallholder farmers to adopt climate-resilient agriculture practices by sharing open-source data for product creation and technology transfer

NABARD emphasises on agri-fintech innovations for taking rural and agri-economy forward
  • 09 September 2023
  • Mumbai

NABARD focused on crucial developments in the fintech & agritech to accelerate development in rural India

NABARD celebrates ideas for a sustainable agri-landscape with National AgriFunds Hackathon 2023
  • 08 September 2023
  • Mumbai

NABARD organised a month-long hackathon to stimulate young minds to develop innovative solutions for financial inclusion

NABARD in GFF23
  • 06 September 2023
  • Mumbai

NABARD will share their expert views in multiple panel discussions at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF)

NABARD is Not A Bank, It Is A Mission
  • 12 July 2023
  • New Delhi

NABARD 42nd Foundation Day Coverage

Urge farmers to cultivate millets, pulses: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to Nabard
  • 19 June 2023
  • Delhi

She also called for protecting the returns of farmers, who are already growing millets

Nabventures invests ₹10 cr in agri-tech startup Satyukt Analytics
  • 13 June 2023
  • Bengaluru

The investment will enable Satyukt to accelerate the development of its Sat2farm app that empowers farmers with data-driven insights

Satyukt deploys satellite technology and machine learning to provide SaaS-based advisory services to farmers.

President Murmu launches NABARD Programmes
  • 04 May 2023
  • Odisha

President Murmu: President of India Droupadi Murmu on her visit to Mayurbhanj district on 04th May 2023 took some time off her busy schedule to inaugurate one Tribal Development Project,...

Agriculture deptt, NABARD organise awareness prog for Bankers, other stakeholders
  • 01 May 2023
  • Jammu

Atal Dulloo for removing bottlenecks in financing, Bank Credit to FPOs

Foundation stone of Koilajuli Rural Haat laid in Biswanath Chariali
  • 05 March 2023
  • Assam Biswanath Chariali

NABARD has reached out to nooks and corners of the country in order to fulfil its mandate of sustainably developing the agriculture, village and cottage industries

Sikkim Has Risen Beyond Tourism, Organic Products Making Mark Globally: Sitharaman
  • 01 March 2023
  • Sikkim

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday was addressing a programme organised by NABARD and the banks in the state at the Chintan Bhawan

FM to flag off various programmes of NABARD in Sikkim
  • 28 February 2023
  • Sikkim

GANGTOK [Maha Media]: Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman will flag off various programmes of NABARD in Gangtok, Sikkim today. She will then proceed to Lachen in Mangan district. The Union Minister reached Sikkim yesterday on a two-day visit to the state.

Sikkim: Nirmala Sitharaman applauds the people for driving organic farming revolution
  • 28 February 2023
  • Sikkim

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman applauded the people of Sikkim for driving the organic farming revolution.

Technology stack to aid revival of co-operatives, says Nabard chief
  • 23 February 2023
  • Chennai

Recently, the Centre had approved the setting up of two lakh Primary Agriculture Credit Societies (PACS) and dairy-fishery cooperatives in uncovered villages and panchayats over the next five years.

Banana Cultivation finds priority in Western Odisha
  • 23 February 2023
  • Odisha Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The Banana cultivation is one of the best cash crop in the horticulture activities for Western Odisha, Asit Tripathy, Chairman of WODC and Principal Advisor to Chief Minister said while addressing a gathering of women SHG at Sambalpur.

SFP 2023-24 For NABARD Manipur Released For Priority Sector
  • 17 February 2023
  • Manipur

Governor La Ganesan released the SFP during the inaugural of the Manipur State Credit Seminar of NABARD held on Thursday at Hotel Imphal

NABARD conducts State Credit Seminar for 2023-24
  • 16 February 2023
  • Imphal Manipur

Imphal, February 16 2023: Governor La Ganesan has said that implementation of credit plan and developmental programmes based on the State Focus Paper (SFP) 2023-24 potential estimates will encourage national financial inclusion programme and bring about development in the state.

Cabinet okays Inter-Ministerial Committee for strengthening co-ops
  • 16 February 2023
  • Delhi

Convergence of different govt schemes planned in a realistic framework

Local artisans showcase toys, garments at ‘Stall in Mall’
  • 30 January 2023
  • Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh

Around 50 artisans from different parts of the State showcased their products at ‘Stall in Mall’, an exhibition organised by the NABARD at PVP Mall, in Vijayawada.

Madhya Pradesh: Khargone farmers opt for revolutionary agri experiments
  • 30 January 2023
  • Madhya Pradesh

Success in intensive method and 100 per cent mechanised farm method in higher production of cotton after farmers' FPO created by NABARD has entered a new era and changed the attitude of farmers

NABARD Chairman calls on CM Jagan
  • 28 January 2023
  • Tadepalli, Andhra Pradesh

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Chairman Shaji KV along with a team of representatives called on Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy at his camp office here on Saturday.

NABARD launches model millets project in Nagaon
  • 25 January 2023
  • Nagaon, Assam

NAGAON: As part of celebration of International Year of Millets, with a view to mark National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, Assam regional office, Guwahati has planned to undertake various activities across the State to increase coverage of areas under millets cultivation including its different varieties, its value addition and processing as well as its proper marketing and promotion at maximum districts in the State. Keeping ahead this agenda, NABARD, Regional Office, Guwahati launched the model millets project at Kaki - Beltola area covering over 150 bighas of land under Lumding block in Hojai district on Saturday last.

NABARD projects priority sector credit target of ₹ 3.59 lakh crore for Karnataka during 2023-2024
  • 24 January 2023
  • Bengaluru, Karnataka

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has projected priority sector credit target of ₹3.59 lakh crore for Karnataka during 2023-2024, which is 8% higher than the projection of the previous year, said the State Focus Paper for 2023-2024, which was released in Bengaluru on Monday.

NABARD chief stresses on innovation to drive rural transformation
  • 17 January 2023
  • Manipal, Karnataka

Chairman of NABARD speaks at 40th TA Pai Memorial Lecture on Founder’s Day of TAPMI

Conference on ‘Digital financing against e-Negotiable Warehouse Receipts and way forward’ discusses Ease of Doing Business
  • 16 January 2023
  • Mumbai, Maharashtra

A conference on “Digital financing against e-Negotiable Warehouse Receipts and way forward” was held at NABARD Head Office in Mumbai.

Sirumalai hills preps up for eco-tourism drive ahead of 2023 new year celebrations
  • 28 December 2022
  • Tamil Nadu

DINDIGUL: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Centre for Rural Education and Development (CRED) and the district forest department will launch eco-tourism at Sirumalai hills from January 2023. Sirumalai hills, located 25 km from the district, is prepping up to welcome environmental enthusiasts for the 2023 new year celebrations.

NABARD-sponsored candle making training concludes
  • 28 December 2022
  • Arunachal Pradesh

NAMSAI, Dec 28: A training programme on candle making for self help groups of Namsai district under the micro enterprise development programme (MEDP), concluded here on Wednesday.

NABARD estimates State’s Priority sector credit potential at ₹ 4.93 lakh crore for 2023-24
  • 22 December 2022
  • Tamil Nadu

The paper estimated that Tamil Nadu’s priority sector credit potential for the State is about ? 4.93 lakh crore, up by 11% from the ? 4.13 lakh crore projections for 2022-23.

Tripura Regional Office Of NABARD Holds Meeting With Bankers To Enhance Credit Flow
  • 16 November 2022
  • Tripura

Agartala, November 16, 2022: The Tripura Regional Office of NABARD conducted a meeting with bankers to discuss strategy to be adopted for increasing finance primarily in Agri and Allied sectors as well as increase Ground Level Credit in Priority sector on November 14 and 15 last.

National level exhibition “Gramya 2022” inaugurated by NABARD
  • 27 September 2022
  • Jammu

JAMMU, Sept 26: A week-long All India Crafts-Art Mela – “Gramya 2022” commenced today at Kala Kendra, Bikram Chowk, Jammu.

NABARD Holds Regional Advisory Group Meeting On Integrated Farming Models
  • 27 September 2022
  • Tripura

Agartala, September 27, 2022 : The Tripura Regional office of NABARD organized a meeting of the RAG on Tuesday at a private hotel here in Agartala city. The Regional Advisory Group is constituted by NABARD in all the states of the country to discuss issues related to agriculture, farmer and Rural economy and to arrive at specific action points and policy formation.

NABARD’S Gramya 2022: An opportunity for artisans to get national exposure
  • 27 September 2022
  • Jammu

With an aim to provide artisans a platform to showcase their handloom and handicrafts talent, the first-ever art and craft exhibition is organized by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).

JKRLM, NABARD Join Hands For Rural Mart Startups For SHGs
  • 20 September 2022
  • Kashmir

SHOPIAN- Jammu Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM) in collaboration with National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD) Tuesday inaugurated a Rural Mart at Shopian.

Linking FPOs and farmers with startups need of the hour, says Collector
  • 20 September 2022
  • Andhra Pradesh

The Association for Innovation Development of Entrepreneurship in Agriculture (a-IDEA), a technology business incubator of ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad, organised a programme for Farmer Producer Organisations, Farmer Producer Companies, farmers and startups in the city on Wednesday.

NABARD launches ‘Border Area Integrated Sustainable Farming’
  • 17 September 2022
  • Manipur

Imphal: The Border Area Integrated Sustainable Farming was launched on Friday under Tribal Development Fund (TDF) of NABARD with the Center for Community Initiative as the Project Implementing Agency at Singngat Village in Churachandpur district.

Tribal Development project to support farmers in Phek
  • 16 September 2022
  • Nagaland

Kohima,: The Tribal Development project on ‘Integrated livelihood development of 200 small and marginal farmer households in Porba, Sakraba, Gidemi and Pholami villages of Phek district’ sponsored by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was inaugurated at the district level under the Tribal Development Fund on September 15 at Pfutsero. Tiakala Ao, General Manager, NABARD Regional Office Dimapur was the inaugural guest.

Micro Enterprise Development Program being run by NABARD under Plastic Free India, training is being given to micro industries by organizing camps
  • 14 September 2022
  • New Delhi

New Delhi. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, NABARD, is running a large-scale training program to make eco-friendly bags and other products as part of the efforts being made by the Central Government towards the dream of plastic-free India including women’s self-reliance and environmental protection.

NABARD & NRLM organize Sensitization Workshop for SHG Leaders
  • 13 September 2022
  • Jammu & Kashmir

NABARD in collaboration with NRLM unit Kulgam today organized a one-day sensitization workshop for women SHG leaders, here.The workshop was attended by DDM NABARD Rouf Zargar, DPMs NRLM Shazia Farooq, DPM Mubasherah and DPM Rayees Ahmad besides Block programme managers from various blocks were also present.

MEDP on king chilli cultivation
  • 11 September 2022
  • Arunachal Pradesh

RANI, 10 Sep: Thirty local SHG members are participating in a micro enterprise development programme (MEDP) on cultivation of king chilli, which got underway at Rani village in East Siang district on Saturday.

Puducherry government to set up Project Management Unit for speedy execution of infrastructural projects
  • 06 September 2022
  • Puducherry

The decision to establish a PMU was based on a proposal submitted by NABARD Consultancy Services Private Limited (NABCONS)

The territorial administration has decided to set up a Project Management Unit (PMU) at the Finance Department to facilitate timely execution of civil works without having the burden of cost escalation.

Vijayawada: NABARD holds meeting to promote handicrafts
  • 25 August 2022
  • Vijayawada

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Andhra Pradesh Regional Office organised a state-level Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting on ‘Promotion of Handicrafts - Issues related to Marketing’ on Wednesday.

NABARD spends Rs 2.33 cr for State weavers
  • 10 August 2022
  • Bhubaneshwar

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Sunday celebrated the National Handloom Day here in presence of weavers, farmers, NGO representatives and Government officials.

Hyper-local weather advisories help Bengal farmers cut costs
  • 10 August 2022
  • Bengal

Frequency and severity of droughts have intensified in the region due to rising temperature, heat waves and irregular rainfall patterns in the last two decades

NABARD chairman bats for sustainable farming
  • 25 July 2022
  • Andhra Pradesh

Sweeping changes taking place in farm sector, says G.R. Chintala

Promotion & financing of farmers producer organisations will be prime focus of NABARD in Bihar
  • 14 July 2022
  • BIHAR

Bihar Development Commissioner, Vivek Kumar Singh, who was also present on the occasion, lauded various initiatives taken by NABARD in the state.

NABARD vital driver for boosting rural, agro-economy: Govt
  • 14 July 2022
  • SRINAGAR

Srinagar, July 12: J&K's Agriculture Department and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) have jointly planned a development package of Rs 25,991 crore to improve agricultural inputs, farmers' income through easy availability of credit besides technical up-gradation of Agriculture, horticulture and allied sectors.

Nabard aiding Bengal in rural-infra development official
  • 14 July 2022
  • KOLKATA

Kolkata, Jul 13 (PTI) The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development is working closely with the West Bengal government for development of rural infrastructure, an official said on Wednesday.

Mizoram Governor Lauds NABARD For Extending Financial Support Towards Creation Of Rural Infrastructures
  • 14 July 2022
  • MIZORAM

The Mizoram Governor - Hari Babu Kambhampati today graced the function of 41st Foundation Day of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) held at the Auditorium of Mizoram Rural Bank in Aizawl.

Tripura seeks NABARD’s help to combat climate change
  • 14 July 2022
  • TRIPURA

Chief Minister Manik Saha said, "NABARD has so far provided a loan of Rs 3,166.99 crore for Tripura and in this financial year a target of Rs 600 crore has been set."

Integrated data system for all subsidies needed, says Palanivel Thiaga Rajan
  • 14 July 2022
  • CHENNAI

The Minister was speaking at Nabard foundation day

NABARD facilitates holistic rural development in Assam: Finance Minister Ajanta Neog
  • 14 July 2022
  • GUWAHATI

The 41st Foundation Day of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was celebrated in Guwahati

NABARD to look beyond paddy cultivation and credit linkage in Odisha
  • 14 July 2022
  • BHUBANESWAR

Finance Minister Niranjan Pujari appreciated NABARD for its contributions to rural development and constant support and active involvement in the development of various sectors in the State.

NABARD pioneers agri-financing and developmental interventions to promote rural growth
  • 13 July 2022
  • Mumbai

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has managed to achieve new milestones in 2021-22 through its focused and initiative-driven approach. Here's the lowdown on a few of the successful initiatives that the development bank has carried out, which have set new benchmarks:

ONDC can onboard entire farm value chain: Piyush Goyal
  • 01 July 2022
  • Bengaluru

Bengaluru: The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) can onboard the entire farm value chain with the help of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday.

NABARD Chairman highlights the role of self-help groups
  • 24 June 2022
  • Karnataka

Says they were started with the main objective of liberating women from economic and social bondage

To promote exports, Bihar identifies six local products for GI tag
  • 22 June 2022
  • Bihar

Geographical Indication (GI) is a kind of intellectual property right that identifies goods originating...

ONDC partners with NABARD to activate e-commerce in agri tech
  • 20 June 2022
  • Bengaluru

Bengaluru: The newly minted Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is working to activate e-commerce in the agriculture domain in partnership with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).

SLBC holds quarterly review meet
  • 15 June 2022
  • Hyderabad

PNS B HYDERABAD State Level Bankers Committee (SLBC), Telangana...

MP NABARD to hold mango festival on Jun 10 to showcase produce of tribal farmers
  • 08 June 2022
  • Bhopal

Bhopal, Jun 8 (PTI) The National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)...

NABARD to help producers association to seek GI tag for Bihar's 'Khurma' 'Tilkut' 'Balu Shahi'
  • 03 June 2022
  • Patna

Patna, Jun 2 (PTI) The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has initiated the process to...

Promote entrepreneurship
  • 24 May 2022
  • Mumbai

The Integrated Rural Development Programme, which was initiated in the late 1970s and implemented across the country,

NABARD gives Rs 3,243 cr for water projects
  • 24 May 2022
  • Ahmedabad

UNDER THE Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF), the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned Rs 3,245 crore for irrigation and rural drinking water supply projects in Gujarat for 2021-22.

NABARD's farm infrastructure credit
  • 21 May 2022
  • Coimbatore

NABARD has invited applications under its agriculture infrastructure fund.

Arunachal Dy CM launches Integrated Tribal Development Project in Lohit district
  • 17 May 2022
  • Itanagar

Itanagar, May 17 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Tuesday launched the...

NABARD enhances support towards rural economy of Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh
  • 17 May 2022
  • Jammu

JAMMU: Aligning with its vision and mission for fostering rural prosperity, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)...

Uttarakhand cooperation minister appreciates NABARD and GSTCEB's concept of model cooperative village in gujarat
  • 10 May 2022
  • Hyderabad

Minister for Cooperation Primary and Secondary Education and Health,

NABARD to raise Rs 3.5 trn in FY23; bond issuance seen at Rs 45,000 cr
  • 29 April 2022
  • Mumbai

Nabard will work on a viability plan for 22 regional rural banks in the next six months to address issues of capital adequacy, business growth and human resources.

Nabard to boost credit in countryside this fiscal through higher refinance, rural bank revamp
  • 29 April 2022
  • Mumbai

Mumbai: Rural credit will get a boost this fiscal with the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard)

NABARD registers 15 per cent growth in balance sheet in FY 2021-22
  • 28 April 2022
  • Mumbai

Mumbai, Apr 28 (UNI) The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development...

NABARD aims to grow its balance sheet to 8.75 trln rupees in FY23
  • 28 April 2022
  • Mumbai

MUMBAI – National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development aims to grow its balance sheet to 8.75 trln rupees...

Agri credit disbursal exceeds target, Rs.17.09 lakh cr disbursed in FY22
  • 28 April 2022
  • New Delhi

Farmers those who repay the loan promptly within the deadline they get additional rebate of 3%

GI tag sought for three Tamil Nadu-based products
  • 27 April 2022
  • Tamil Nadu

Puliyankudi acid lime, Thooyamalli rice and Virudhunagar sambha vathal have applied for the tag

NABARD Chairman’s interview in The CEO Magazine
  • 20 April 2022
  • Mumbai

The CEO Magazine has featured an exclusive interview of our Chairman, Dr. G R Chintala, in its latest issue published in May 2022 in Australia & New Zealand; Asia; Europe, Middle East & Africa; India & South Asia,...

Rayalaseema Organic Mela draws good response
  • 09 April 2022
  • Tirupati

Tirupati: The three-day 9th Rayalaseema Organic Mela–2022, organised by 'Go Adharitha Prakruthi Vyavasayadarula Sangham (GAPVS)'...

Transforming J&K: PWD embarks on mission 'Road to Every Village'
  • 06 April 2022
  • J & K

6625 Kms of road blacktopped, 2480 Kms constructed in 2021-22 under PMGSY

Meet on Geographical Indication for products, marketing strategies held in Thoothukudi
  • 01 April 2022
  • Thoothukudi

A conclave organised here recently to create awareness of the need to obtain Geographical...

NABARD pegs state’s credit potential at Rs 2,771 crore
  • 30 March 2022
  • Shillong

Projection for 2022-23 is 5 pc higher than last fiscal

Northeast rubber wave revives Kerala nurseries
  • 28 March 2022
  • Mumbai

Lakhs of saplings ready for plantations in seven NE States

Lt Governor unveils Rs 34,829 crore Potential Linked Credit Plan of NABARD for J&K UT
  • 26 March 2022
  • Kashmir

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today unveiled Rs. 34,829 crore Potential Linked Credit Plan of National Bank for Agriculture...

Nabard sanctions financial assistance of Rs 4,013cr for Odisha
  • 23 March 2022
  • Bhubaneswar

The projects are expected to benefit over 10 lakh people in state by way of creating and upgrading the road and bridge length of 2,000 km and 17.13 km respectively

Credit a key challenge before Farmer Producer Organisations: G R Chintala, chairman, Nabard
  • 14 March 2022
  • Mumbai

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has a major role to play, as the government has set a target to form 10,000 FPOs by 2027-28.

NABARD to assist Odisha develop fisheries sector
  • 12 March 2022
  • Odisha

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development has agreed to extend initial loan assistance of Rs 119.8 crore for the development of six fishing harbour and fish landing centres.

NABARD-RIDF to be tapped for mega projects
  • 11 March 2022
  • Kerala

Ventures having probability of commercial success, income assurance to be taken up

Adavi tribal brand of forest produce launched
  • 11 March 2022
  • Malappuram

A new brand of forest products from Nilambur came into being on Thursday. The minor forest produce collected by the tribespeople of Nilambur, including wild honey, will now be known under the brand Adavi.

NABARD honours rural women change agents
  • 11 March 2022
  • Bhubaneswar

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Odisha Regional Office organised an event here to mark the International Women’s Day. The event was held simultaneously both in Bhubaneswar and in 15 other districts.

NABARD conducts Punjab State Credit Seminar
  • 11 March 2022
  • Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: NABARD, Punjab Regional Office, Chandigarh organized the State Credit Seminar 2022-23. KAP Sinha, Additional Chief Secretary (Finance) Punjab, who was the chief guest, highlighted

CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy releases NABARD’s State Focus Paper
  • 03 March 2022
  • Vijayawada

During the seminar, the Chief Minister said the role of NABARD and other banks is quite prominent in the economic and social development of the State.

Nabard credit projections give thrust to MSME, agriculture
  • 25 February 2022
  • Ranchi

The focus paper guides the banks to prepare an annual credit plan and the state government to frame suitable policy guidelines and infrastructure plan

MEDPs on bead making, etc, held
  • 23 February 2022
  • Yingkiong

Yingkiong, 22 Feb: A series of NABARD-sponsored Micro Enterprise Development Programmes (MEDP) on bead making, candle making and cake making concluded here in Upper Siang district on Monday.

NABARD projects priority sector lending of Rs 6.13 lakh crore during 2022-23 for Maharashtra
  • 22 February 2022
  • Maharashtra

The National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development (NABARD) has projected priority sector lending of Rs.6.13 lakh crore during 2022-23 for Maharashtra.

Exporters association seeks Gl tag for Panruti cashews
  • 21 February 2022
  • Chennai

Exporters association seeks Gl tag for Panruti cashews

Arunachal: Bakery training for SHGs concluded in Deomali
  • 16 February 2022
  • Deomali

DEOMALI- The Micro Enterprise Development Programme (MEDP) on Food processing of Bakery products for SHGs and rural women of Deomali

NABARD projects priority sector credit target of Rs.2.47L crore for Bengal
  • 09 February 2022
  • Kolkata

In the credit potential, the share of the agriculture sector, including agri-infrastructure and ancillary activities in the credit assessment

NABARD launches JIVA to promote natural farming under its existing watershed, wadi programmes
  • 09 February 2022
  • Mumbai

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Wednesday launched an agroecology-based programme JIVA that will promote natural farming

NABARD chairman inaugurates rural haat
  • 07 February 2022
  • Mahadevpur

MAHADEVPUR, 5 Feb: NABARD Chairman GR Chintala inaugurated a rural haat here in Namsai district on Saturday

Interactive meet held at Krishi Vigyan Kendra Tinsukia
  • 07 February 2022
  • Tinsukia

The chairman of NABARD Dr GR Chintala had an interactive meeting with the scientists of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) of Tinsukia and Dibrugarh at KVK Tinsukia on Saturday.

Arunachal lauds NABARD for Support
  • 04 February 2022
  • Itanagar

In order to discuss various issues pertaining to the association of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) with the Arunachal Pradesh Government

56 traditional public ponds renovated in Kerala’s Palakkad district
  • 03 February 2022
  • Palakkad

Soil Conservation department salvages ponds as part of NABARD-supported drought mitigation scheme

NABARD chairman inaugurates RSETI, visits dists
  • 03 February 2022
  • Yupia

YUPIA, 3 Feb: NABARD Chairman GR Chintala inaugurated the Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI) here in Papum Pare district on Thursday.

NABARD sanctions Rs 1,392 crore for 3 medical colleges, five multi-speciality hospitals
  • 23 January 2022
  • Vijayawada

Vijayawada: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned a loan of Rs 1392.23 crore under its Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)

NABARD sanctions Rs 951 cr to Odisha govt under RIDF
  • 20 January 2022
  • Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned Rs 951 crore to the Odisha government under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF), officials said.

Gujarat’s credit potential at Rs 2.46 lakh crore
  • 19 January 2022
  • Ahmedabad

AHMEDABAD: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development NABARD on Tuesday announced that Gujarat’s priority sector credit potential stood at Rs 2.46 lakh crore

NABARD with ARTH to create a 9 step Micro Enterprise Development Prog for Women
  • 17 January 2022
  • Lucknow

Lucknow, 17 Jan (KNN) NABARD is now collaborating with ARTH to create a new 9-step Micro-Enterprise Development Program (MEDP) for women.

NABARD projects Odisha’s credit potential at Rs.1.34 lakh cr.
  • 17 January 2022
  • Bhubaneswar

An amount of ₹52,050.78 crore has been assessed under agriculture

Women Are The Best Borrowers And The Best Repayers
  • 20 December 2021
  • Mumbai

India needs to increase the proportion of women who are in the workforce to give it an economic impetus, says G.R. Chintala, the chairman of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development

NABARD sanctions projects worth Rs 803 cr for Odisha under RIDF
  • 20 December 2021
  • Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned Rs 803 crore to the Odisha government under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF), officials said on Monday.

ZP high school gets permanent building
  • 16 December 2021
  • Guntur

New two-storey building built on land donated by villagers, and with `1.5 crore funds allotted by NABARD

Nabard indicates TN's credit potential at Rs.4.13 lakh crore
  • 14 December 2021
  • Chennai

Farm credit tops the chart with 39 per cent, says State Focus Paper 2022-23

NABARD Chairman inaugurates Regional Office Building in Aizawl
  • 13 December 2021
  • Aizawl

AIZAWL, DEC 12/--/ Dr. G.R. Chinatala, Chairman of NABARD inaugurated the Regional Office building of NABARD today at MINECO, Khatla, Aizawl. Dr.Chinatala in his address mentioned NABARD's

To rejuvenate ‘life’ in agricultural fields, Nabard to roll out Jiva
  • 13 December 2021
  • Hyderabad

It is about creating a system where no more harm can be done to the soil, says Chairman GR Chintala

NABARD projects Rs 36,292 crore credit potential for FY22
  • 08 December 2021
  • Assam

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has projected a credit potential of Rs 36,292 crore for the state of Assam for the financial year 2022-23.

Visakhapatnam: NABARD chairman inaugurates 3-day Visakha Organic Mela 2021
  • 03 December 2021
  • Visakhapatnam

NABARD chairman Chinthala Govindaraju today inaugurated the three-day Visakha Organic Mela -2021 at AS Raja Grounds in MVP Colony in Visakhapatnam.

How Nabard fast-tracked approval time to just 5 days during the pandemic
  • 02 December 2021
  • Hyderabad

Huge demand from State govts for funds to set up hospitals, medical colleges

Chief secretary Punjab reviews NABARD assisted projects
  • 30 November 2021
  • Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: Anirudh Tewari, chief secretary, government of Punjab chaired a high-powered committee meeting on Monday to review the rural infrastructure projects sanctioned by NABARD...

CS chairs 5th UT-Level Bankers’ Committee meeting
  • 30 November 2021
  • Jammu and Kashmir

The Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta today chaired the 5th UT-Level Bankers’ Committee meeting ...

NABARD chief visits PJTSAU research arms
  • 30 November 2021
  • Hyderabad

Chairman of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Govindarajulu Chintala visited Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU) here on Tuesday.

PM hails palmyra drive in Thoothukudi
  • 29 November 2021
  • Madurai

MADURAI: The coastal district of Thoothukudi gained prominence after Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday

FM Handover Credit Sanction Letters To 145 Beneficiaries For Rs 306 Crores
  • 24 November 2021
  • Jammu

JAMMU, NOVEMBER 23: On the 2nd day of her visit to Jammu & Kashmir, Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman...

In Jammu, FM Sitharaman launches various projects, schemes
  • 23 November 2021
  • Jammu

Jammu: Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman launches on Tuesday launched various projects and schemes of banks in Jammu.

Centre holds consultations with 32 states/UTs on new central scheme to digitalise PACs
  • 09 November 2021
  • New Delhi

The first meeting was held with only three states - Uttarakhand, Gujarat and Karnataka...

Financial literacy camp for women SHG held in Chedema
  • 28 October 2021
  • Kohima

Kohima, October 28 (MExN): A programme on sensitization and financial literacy camp for women SHG was held by the District Level Centre for Women - MSK,

Rural mart inaugurated in Hawai
  • 28 October 2021
  • Hawai

HAWAI, 28 Oct: NABARD Itanagar Regional Office General Manager Partho Saha inaugurated a rural mart here in Anjaw district on 28 October.

NABARD sanctions Rs 608 crore for infrastructure projects in rural areas in Assam
  • 20 October 2021
  • Assam

NABARD has sanctioned Rs 608 crore to government of India for different infrastructure projects in rural areas in

Nabard arm, Govt sign Trust deed to promote farmer produce organisations
  • 18 October 2021
  • Mumbai

Trust will provide credit guarantees for FPOs

Farmer producer organisations are coming up in a big way: Nabard
  • 05 October 2021
  • Mumbai

NABARD chairman G. R. Chintala on Monday said that farmers producer organisations (FPO) are coming in a big way in India and will immensely help them in getting a good price.

Farmers with FPOs reaping benefits
  • 05 October 2021
  • Mumbai

NABARD chairman G. R. Chintala on Monday said that farmers producer organisations (FPO) are coming in a big way in India and will immensely help them in getting agood price.

NABARD Gujarat Regional Office has organised a 3 days Sahyog
  • 02 October 2021
  • Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad. NABARD Gujarat Re-gional Office has organised a 3 days Sahyog - mela from 1st to 3rd October 2021 at Sabarmati River Front, near Vallabh Sadan.

Yak farming in Arunachal Pradesh gets a boost as banks chip in with credit support
  • 28 September 2021
  • Guwahati

The ICAR centre, based in Arunachal’s Dirang, described the approval of its proposal by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), as 'historic'

Gehlot seeks more cooperation from Nabard
  • 27 September 2021
  • Jaipur

Jaipur, Sep 27 (PTI) Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has called for more cooperation from National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) in giving...

Rs 206 Cr Sanctioned By Nabard To Odisha For Road Construction
  • 27 September 2021
  • Bhubaneswar

The projects with a combined length of 203 km will improve rural road connectivity for 20.48 lakh people in 1723 villages.

Market Shed inaugurated at Yanpha Village
  • 25 September 2021
  • Dimapur

A newly constructed market shed supported by NABARD was inaugurated by NABARD general manager/ officer incharge Tiakala Ao, on September 18, at Yanpha village under Ralan block, Wokha.

Infuse skills, assist rural entrepreneurs: NABARD chairman GR Chintala
  • 21 September 2021
  • Bhubaneswar

He stressed upon diversification of loan portfolio, enhancement of agriculture term loan and strengthening of IT infrastructure of cooperative banks to make them relevant and sustainable.

Nabard chief stresses on strengthening IT infra of cooperative banks
  • 20 September 2021
  • Bhubaneswar

Strengthening of IT infra of cooperative banks, enhancement of agriculture term loans and diversification of credit portfolio are important factors to make them sustainable on a long term basis

NABARD-sponsored skill development training gets underway in Paglam
  • 19 September 2021
  • Itanagar

ITANAGAR, 18 Sep: A 30-day NABARD-sponsored skill development training for the unemployed youth commenced at Paglam in Lower Dibang Valley district on Saturday.

Odisha seeks Rs 10,000 crore NABARD assistance under various schemes
  • 17 September 2021
  • Bhubaneshwar

The state government on Thursday urged NABARD to enhance its loan assistance to Rs 10,000 crore under various schemes like rural infrastructure development fund (RIDF), rural infrastructure assistance to states (RIAS) and long-term irrigation fund (LITF).

Punjab prioritises projects worth Rs 1022 cr with NABARD
  • 12 September 2021
  • Chandigarh

To give boost to rural infrastructure development in the state, Punjab Chief Secretary Vini Mahajan on Saturday said the state has prioritised projects to the tune of Rs 1,022 crore...

Itanagar: Tage Taki appreciates NABARD's role in developement of rural infrastructure of the state
  • 10 September 2021
  • Itanagar

Itanagar: Tage Taki appreciates NABARD's role in developement of rural infrastructure of the state

NABARD workshop explores potential for agri-exports in Punjab
  • 10 September 2021
  • Punjab

CHANDIGARH: A workshop on "Agri Export Promotion Avenues in Punjab" was organised by Punjab regional office, Chandigarh.

Bommai meets FM; seeks wider implementation of NABARD, SIDBI schemes in K'taka
  • 08 September 2021
  • New Delhi

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday called on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Farming in TN set to emerge strong via proactive steps
  • 03 September 2021
  • Mumbai

With an exclusive agriculture budget and other proactive steps,

Implement Crop Rotation
  • 02 September 2021
  • Mumbai

Famers’ protests have been in the news since December2020.

'Leverage power of convergence between agri start-ups and FPOs'
  • 02 September 2021
  • Mumbai

Agri start-ups have demanded access to farmer communities and self-help groups to broad base their areas of operation and insisted on the need for building backward linkages.

BusinessLine's webinar on 'Rejuvenating Tamil Nadu Farm Sector' at 4pm today
  • 02 September 2021
  • Mumbai

On August 14, Government of Tamil Nadu created history by presenting a dedicated Agriculture Budget.

Water bodies to get facelift
  • 30 August 2021
  • Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram: Ayira and Puliyoor ponds in Karode panchayat here will soon get a new life as authorities have initiated works for cleaning and renovating the ponds with Nabard’s aid.

Encourage entrepreneurship in agriculture: NABARD chief
  • 29 August 2021
  • Bangalore

9th convocation of Vignan Deemed to be University held...

PJTSAU to have its footprint in agri innovation ecosystem
  • 29 August 2021
  • Hyderabad

Innovation hub is set for inauguration today

NABARD activities inspire Tripura people to start business unit
  • 29 August 2021
  • Udaipur (Tripura)

Udaipur (Tripura), Aug 29 (UNI) The activities of NABARD in Tripura are assets for SHGs members because the members under SHGs are getting inspired to start their business unit here in the north-eastern state Tripura.

Sitharaman inaugurates menstrual hygiene project, flags off mobile ATM van in Tripura
  • 28 August 2021
  • Bangalore

UNION FINANCE MINISTER Nirmala Sitharaman, who was in Tripura on a two-day visit,...

Nabard's loans rise 25% to reach Rs 6 lakh crore in FY21
  • 22 August 2021
  • New Delhi

The total Loans and advances extended by NABARD...

Balaramapuram’s Onakkodi reaches US, so do hopes of an industry
  • 18 August 2021
  • Thiruvananthapuram

Balaramapuram, a small village in the capital region famous for its handlooms, is weaving a new dream...

NABARD enthusing Support to OFPOS for development of Handloom Weavers
  • 12 August 2021
  • Kolkata

Kolkata, Aug 11 (UNI) NABARD has promoted two Off-farm Producers’ Organizations (OFPOs) in West Bengal in the handicraft segment...

NABARD set to push two more weavers’ clusters in Karnataka
  • 10 August 2021
  • Karnataka

In a bid to improve the livelihood of weavers in Karnataka, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is set to identify weavers...

NABARD to soon hold virtual expo to support Karnataka weavers
  • 10 August 2021
  • Karnataka

He told the media that the virtual expo is a crucial step to support weavers of Karnataka.

NABARD sanctions Rs 217.72 crore so far during year under RIDF assistance to Goa govt
  • 10 August 2021
  • Goa

Panaji, Aug 10 (UNI) NABARD on Tuesday said that it has sanctioned Rs 217.72 crore so far during year under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) assistance to Goa government.

Assam govt, NABARD & AIFA sign MoU
  • 05 August 2021
  • Assam

Guwahati, Aug 5 (PTI) Assam government, NABARD and Assam Infrastructure Financing Authority (AIFA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost the execution of development projects in the state.

NABARD joins hands with CWC to help farmers
  • 04 August 2021
  • New Delhi

 Partnership to provide better storage facilities to FPOs

NABARD, Central Warehousing Corporation join hands to provide better storage to FPOs
  • 04 August 2021
  • New Delhi

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development on Wednesday said it has joined hands with Central Warehousing Corporation...

Mushroom cultivation transforms non-descript village in Odisha’s Kalahandi district
  • 02 August 2021
  • Odisha

NABARD has declared the village as Mushroom village.

NABARD launches MEDP for Food processing & Bakery in Miao
  • 01 August 2021
  • Arunachal Pradesh

MIAO- The training Programme on Micro Food processing & Bakery Products launched at Miao on Sunday, 1st August 2021.

GI tag applied for Ambasamudram toys
  • 22 July 2021
  • MADURAI

Ambasamudram Bharani Mara Varna Kadasal Artisans’ Welfare Association has applied for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Ambasamudram Choppu Saamaan (wooden toys)...

MP CM meets NABARD head
  • 22 July 2021
  • Madhya Pradesh

In a key meeting on Thursday with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Chairman GR Chintala...

Bhopal: Rs 55,759 cr credit limit disbursed in last few years, claims NABARD chairman
  • 22 July 2021
  • Bhopal

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) chairman Dr GR Chintala...

NABARD contributes to rural Odisha’s dev
  • 21 July 2021
  • Odisha

Punjab Regional Office commemorated the 40th Foundation Day of NABARD by organising...

Manipur CM Inaugurates NABARD Welfare Schemes
  • 15 July 2021
  • Manipur

Recently, Manipur CM, N. Biren Singh inaugurated welfare schemes to be implemented under National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)...

High-speed Internet soon for tribal hamlets in Nilambur forests
  • 14 July 2021
  • Kerela

NABARD, JSS join hands to provide internet using long-distance WiFi technology...

IFFCO Kisan Sanchar setting up 17 FPOs in Gujarat in tie-up with NABARD, NCDC
  • 14 July 2021
  • Gujarat

These FPOs are being established in association with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and National Cooperative Development Corporation and will be spread across several districts of Gujarat...

‘New ministry will infuse vibrancy in cooperatives sector’: NABARD chairman Dr GR Chintala
  • 14 July 2021
  • Maharashtra

Against the backdrop of the 40th Foundation Day of NABARD, its chairman Dr. G R Chintala spoke to the Indian Express...

Assam CM highlights need for cooperation with NABARD for infra development
  • 13 July 2021
  • Assam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday underscored the need for cooperation between the state government...

New farm laws to boost competition; farmers can sell produce to corporates: CEA
  • 12 July 2021
  • Mumbai

The farm laws were cleared by Parliament last year but the Supreme Court, in January 2021, suspended their implementation amid protests by farmers...

India's agricultural exports will cross $40 billion in FY22: NABARD Chairman
  • 12 July 2021
  • Mumbai

Producers have understood the overseas market requirements and the quality of products that are in demand...

Farmers' hard work made agriculture, allied sectors resilient to Covid crisis, says Narendra Singh Tomar
  • 12 July 2021
  • Mumbai

The agriculture and allied sectors remained strong during the pandemic, registering a growth of 3.5 per cent in 2020-21...

Farmers' hard work made agri, allied sectors resilient to Covid: Tomar
  • 12 July 2021
  • Mumbai

The agriculture and allied sectors remained strong during the pandemic, registering a growth of 3.5 per cent in 2020-21...

PM Modi says farm sector needs post-harvest revolution; govt impetus on scientific ecosystem
  • 12 July 2021
  • Mumbai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said there is a need for a "post-harvest revolution" in the farm sector...

Microfinance Industry -Ensuring holistic Community Development
  • 12 July 2021
  • Kolkata

It has now been over two decades that the Microfinance Industry ....

NABARD sanctions Rs 2891.15 lakh under RIDF scheme to Goa Govt
  • 06 July 2021
  • Goa

Panaji, Jul 6 (UNI) NABARD has sanctioned loan worth Rs 2891.15 lakh...

Vaccine unit at Palode soon: Chinchurani
  • 06 July 2021
  • THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Minister J. Chinchurani has said that a vaccine manufacturing centre will soon come up at Palode

Jal Jeevan Mission to benefit 797 villages in Mandya
  • 30 June 2021
  • Mumbai

More than 4.16 lakh people in 797 villages spread across three taluks of Mandya district...

Co-operative banks must put in place an outsourcing policy: RBI
  • 29 June 2021
  • Mumbai

Says outsourcing arrangements should not diminish their obligations to customers

151st Quarterly SLBC meeting of Maharashtra State launches State Annual Credit Plan for FY-2021-22
  • 08 June 2021
  • Maharashtra

51st Quarterly SLBC Meeting took place on June 3, 2021 through Video Conferencing, under the Chairmanship of A S Rajeev...

Nabard sanctions Rs 254 crore for drinking water projects in Odisha
  • 02 June 2021
  • Odisha

Nabard has sanctioned Rs 254 crore to Odisha under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) for setting up of two mega piped drinking water supply projects, official sources said....

RBI issues guidelines for merging district central co-op banks with state ones
  • 24 May 2021
  • Mumbai

This is subject to various conditions, including that a proposal should be made by the state government concerned...

Hopes up for agricultural sector as good monsoon lies ahead: NABARD chairman
  • 21 May 2021
  • Mumbai

Even with an upward trend of COVID-19 cases in rural areas...

Assam received ?1,236 crore from Nabard during the financial year 2020-21
  • 15 May 2021
  • Assam

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has given an unequaled high sum of Rs 1,236 crore...

MCCIA and NABARD launch India's first Agriculture Export Facilitation Center (AEFC).
  • 15 May 2021
  • Pune

Mahratta Chamber of Commerce Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA)...

Gl tag Sought for Vilachery clay toys
  • 24 April 2021
  • Chennai

The Kulala Handicraft Artisan Welfare Association has applied for the Geographical Indication (GD tag for the famous clay toys made at Vilachery in Thiruparankundram, Madurai.

Nabard gives Rs 22,709 crore to Odisha
  • 20 April 2021
  • Odisha

The drinking water projects are expected to provide clean and safe drinking water to 25.46 lakh rural population across 3.50 lakh household in 1,335 villages of the state...

Nabard balance sheet grows 24% to Rs 6.57 lakh crore in FY21 - The Hindu
  • 07 April 2021
  • Mumbai

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) on Tuesday reported a 24% growth in its balance sheet to a record high of ₹6.57 lakh crore in the financial year ended on March 31, 2021.

Nabard balance sheet grows 24% to Rs 6.57 lakh crore in FY21 - Economic Times
  • 07 April 2021
  • Mumbai

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) on Tuesday reported a 24 per cent growth

Nabard Balance Sheet Grows 24% To Rs 6.57 Lakh Cr In FY21 - Business World
  • 06 April 2021
  • Mumbai

Total refinance disbursement done by it stood at Rs 2.23 lakh crore, a growth of 25 per cent over 2019-20.

Nabard balance sheet grows 24% to Rs 6.57 lakh cr in FY21 - Financial Express
  • 06 April 2021
  • Mumbai

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development on Tuesday reported a 24 per cent growth ...

Nabard to raise Rs 3.9 trn in FY22, expand balance sheet to Rs 7.5 trn - Business-Standard
  • 06 April 2021
  • Mumbai

Institution will also manage two credit funds-one for animal husbandry, the other for supporting Farmer Producer Organisations in 2021-22

NABARD assesses Rs 2.25 lakh crore credit potential for priority sector in Gujarat for FY22
  • 19 March 2021
  • Gujarat

Compared to the current fiscal, the credit potential for the next financial year is 20% higher...

AP seeks Rs 2000 Cr from NABARD for Nadu-Nedu works
  • 18 March 2021
  • Andhra Pradesh

Vijayawada, Mar 18 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh urged the NABARD to extend Rs 2,000 crore for Nadu-Nedu ....

NABARD Projects Credit Potentials Of Rs. 296051 Cr For Karnataka
  • 24 February 2021
  • Karnataka

The State Focus Paper (SFP) for 2021-22 for the Karnataka State, prepared by National Bank for Agriculture ...

‘Push to improve agriculture infrastructure will boost growth’
  • 11 February 2021
  • COIMBATORE

The Central Government’s thrust to improve agriculture infrastructure will lead to higher growth and more exports,

Nabard disburses Rs 16,500 crore under RIDF in first 10 months of FY21
  • 06 February 2021
  • Mumbai

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) on Saturday...

NABARD disburses Rs16,500 cr under rural infra fund till Jan 31 this fiscal
  • 06 February 2021
  • Mumbai

Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) provides low-cost funds to States to help complete incomplete rural infra projects

Nabard disburses Rs 16,500 crore under RIDF in first 10 months of FY21
  • 06 February 2021
  • Mumbai

It could be noted that in the Union Budget 2021-22, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman...

Higher allocation for RIDF to speed up ongoing projects: Nabard Chairman
  • 01 February 2021
  • Mumbai

Allocation to the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) was increased to Rs 40,000 crore...

NABARD pegs States credit potential at Rs 1.35 lakh crore
  • 30 January 2021
  • Hyderabad

Projection is 18.5% higher than the last fiscal

Rs 10,300 crore will be spent on creating godown space in A.P.’
  • 07 January 2021
  • KAKINADA

Agriculture Minister Kurasala Kannababu on Wednesday said that the State government would create additional godown and storage space by spending ₹10,300 crore.

NABARD chief asks coop banks to follow TS model
  • 07 January 2021
  • Telangana

National Federation of State Cooperative Banks (NAFSCOB) chairman Konduru Ravinder Rao, addressing the gathering, said the PACS were pillars of the cooperative movement in the country

MFIs pitch for issuance of tax free social bonds by NABARD, SIDBI
  • 06 January 2021
  • Mumbai

In a pre-Budget memorandum to the Finance Ministry, Sa-Dhan, the association of microfinance sector, also made a case for introduction of credit guarantee scheme and refinance facility for MFIs through the NABARD, SIDBI or MUDRA...

‘Uttarakhand aims to certify 31% of agricultural land as organic in 2021’: Minister
  • 29 December 2020
  • Uttarakhand

The Uttarakhand government has a target to certify 31% of the total agricultural land as organic in 2021...

Nabard Chairman comes calling; NCDC to help set up 8000 FPOs
  • 28 December 2020
  • New Delhi

Nabard Chairman Dr GR Chintala visited NCDC headquarters last week...

NABARD And SBI Enter Into Memorandum Of Understanding
  • 21 December 2020
  • Andhra Pradesh

India’s Apex Development Financial Institution, the National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development (NABARD)...

Fighting MALNUTRITION
  • 08 December 2020
  • Mumbai

A REPORT BY researchers at NABARD and I crier talks of how focusing on facets like maternal age...

Karnataka: NABARD Signs MOU With SBI For Concessional Credit
  • 02 December 2020
  • Karnataka

Dr. Govinda Rajulu Chintala, NABARD, Chairman recently announced Rs. 5000 Cr... 

Nabard to finance micro finance institutions
  • 11 November 2020
  • Kolkata

It is now considering to re-enter the equity funding space keeping in mind the capital requirement of MFIs emerging from the pandemic

Vanguard of Rural India
  • 10 November 2020
  • Mumbai

The summer of 1982 was a season of hope, especially for rural India....

NABARD chief assures Trivendra Singh Rawat of required support in development projects
  • 22 October 2020
  • Uttarakhand

GR Chintala, chairman of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)...

NABARD to refinance Rs.800-cr. loans
  • 01 October 2020
  • Mumbai

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has announced a special refinance facility of ...

Reverse migration helped in keeping agriculture sector afloat
  • 17 September 2020
  • New Delhi

G.R. Chintala, Chairman, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), discussed the challenges and opportunities for the agricultural sector and...

Use technology to increase yield, says NABARD chief
  • 16 September 2020
  • New Delhi

Administrative building of Madurai Agri-business Incubation Forum inaugurated

NABARD gives sanction for proposals worth Rs 1,568 cr under Agri Infra Fund
  • 15 September 2020
  • New Delhi

NABARD has given in-principle sanction for Rs 1,568 crore worth of proposals received from agri-credit societies in 22 states under the recently launched Rs 1 trn Agri Infrastructure Fund

Agri sector silver lining for 2020-21: NABARD chief
  • 27 August 2020
  • Hyderabad

The indispensability of the agriculture sector in the country has been brought to focus by the COVID-19 pandemic... 

14 States finalise action plan for agri export policy: Commerce Ministry
  • 25 August 2020
  • New Delhi

Apeda inks MoUs with AFC India, NCUI to utilise their expertise in promoting agriculture

Nabard unveils support programmes for MFIs
  • 24 August 2020
  • Mumbai

In a bid to ensure unhindered flow of credit to the last mile in rural areas hit by COVID-19 pandemic...

UP key to ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ success, says Nabard chairman
  • 19 August 2020
  • Lucknow

 Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday launched a Nabard project for development of terracotta artisans in two blocks of Gorakhpur...

‘NABARD is active in implementing Atmanirbhar Bharat schemes … the silver lining has been agriculture’s performance’
  • 17 August 2020
  • Mumbai

Agriculture emerged as a key focus area in the government’s stimulus package announced in May.

Ensuring agri infra fund PACS a punch
  • 12 August 2020
  • Mumbai

No commercial bank branch can ever come close to providing the kind of services a Primary Agriculture Credit Society (PACS) can...

Why Primary Agriculture Credit Society needs to be propped up
  • 11 August 2020
  • Mumbai

No commercial bank branch can ever come close to providing the kind of services a Primary Agriculture Credit Society (PACS) can...

Modi interacts with office-bearers of Hassan cooperative bank via videoconference
  • 09 August 2020
  • Bangalore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, interacted with office-bearers of a Primary Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development Bank ...

New agri-reforms: Farmers’ collectives set to gain the most
  • 30 July 2020
  • Mumbai

FPOs have the potential to transform marginal and small farms from subsistence farming to market-oriented commercial farms, 

NABARD sanctions Rs 2485 cr to Tamilnadu
  • 22 July 2020
  • Tamilnadu

NABARD has sanctioned Rs 2485 crore for three projects under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) ...

Orchard project upgrades life of Pachamalai tribes
  • 20 July 2020
  • TIRUCHI

A NABARD-funded Integrated Tribal Development Project at Pachamalai under...

NABARD sanctions Rs 795 cr to re-construct infra damaged by cyclone in Bengal
  • 16 July 2020
  • West Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announces relief for those affected by Cyclone Amphan (PTI)...

Nabard helps digitise SHG records in Karnataka
  • 14 July 2020
  • Karnataka

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) in Karnataka has disbursed ₹2.51 crore ...

Nabard to give banks refinance of Rs 5,000 cr to support watershed projects
  • 13 July 2020
  • Mumbai

These projects cover 2.3 million hectares of rainfed area, watershed and tribal development project areas...

Nabard to provide bank refinance of Rs 5,000 cr for watershed development projects
  • 13 July 2020
  • Mumbai

The development finance institution also earmarked another Rs 5,000 crore for turning

Strategy to spur the rural economy: Creating value and sustainable livelihood for migrants
  • 11 July 2020
  • Mumbai

As part of the strategy to spur the rural economy, migrants should be encouraged to invest in the medium-term and long-term livelihood options.

Nabard to organise 'Digital Choupal' on its 39th foundation day
  • 09 July 2020
  • Mumbai

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) on Thursday said it will conduct its first 'Digital Choupal' ....

‘Private markets help farmers in price discovery’
  • 06 July 2020
  • Mumbai

NABARD prepared to support such reforms: Chairman...

Agri-infrastructure needs a push
  • 29 June 2020
  • Mumbai

Facilities that help reduce post-harvest wastage of produce will also boost farmers' incomes...

Punjab State Cooperative Bank to lend Rs 400 cr more to farmers
  • 12 June 2020
  • Punjab

In the wake of the rising input costs for crops to be sown in the just started kharif marketing season, state farmers will have access to higher institutional finance from the Punjab State Cooperative Bank.

Annual allotment of Rs. 4000 crore made to State Governments under ‘Per Drop More Crop’ component of PMKSY- PDMC for the year 2020-21
  • 10 June 2020
  • New Delhi

Department of Agriculture Cooperation & Farmers’ Welfare is implementing ‘Per Drop More Crop’ component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY- PDMC)... 

Chintala takes charges as NABARD Chairman
  • 01 June 2020
  • Mumbai

G.R. Chintala is the new chairman of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)...

How India can push its dairy cart ahead
  • 27 May 2020
  • Mumbai

The future of dairy in India hinges on modernising infrastructure, and giving the sector a technological face-lift...

Govinda Rajulu Chintala appointed Nabard chairman
  • 20 May 2020
  • New Delhi

The government has appointed Govinda Rajulu Chintala as chairman of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development...

Nabard extends Rs 20,500-cr special liquidity facility to co-op banks, RRBs
  • 18 May 2020
  • Mumbai

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard), on Monday, said it has extended ₹20,500-crore ...

Modi government to provide additional working capital worth Rs 30k cr to farmers through NABARD
  • 15 May 2020
  • Mumbai

The Narendra Modi government will provide an additional Rs 30000 cr Emergency Working Capital Fund to farmers through the National Bank of Agricultural and Rural Development (NABARD)

Saving water in the COVID-19 era
  • 15 May 2020
  • Mumbai

Food, water, and shelter are core essentials, all these also figure in UN’s SDGs.

Nabard refinances close to Rs 13,000 crore to state co-op banks and RRBs to assist farmers deal on-going lockdown
  • 05 May 2020
  • Mumbai

The loan has been disbursed under a refinance scheme by Nabard from its own resources and was given this week... 

NABARD employees contribute Rs 9.85 crore to PM CARES
  • 29 April 2020
  • Mumbai

Employees of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) have contributed ₹9.85 crore to the Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM CARES) Fund...

Specialised financial institutions like SIDBI, NABARD provided Rs.50,000 crore liquidity
  • 17 April 2020
  • Mumbai

Specialised lending institutions such as NABARD, NHB and SIDBI have been provided a liquidity facility of Rs. 50,000 crores to enable lending to SMEs and the housing sector... 

MP bankers panel comes out with suggestions to boost economy
  • 16 April 2020
  • Bhopal

The State Level Bankers Committee has suggested several measures to the state government to improve the economic condition of the state...

NABARD gives financial support of Rs 42,313 cr in FY'20 for rural infra
  • 19 March 2020
  • New Delhi

Apex agriculture financial institution NABARD has extended Rs 42,313 crore financial support during 2019-20 for building rural infrastructure.

Nabard pegs Karnataka’s credit potential at Rs 2.44 lakh cr for fiscal 2020-21
  • 18 March 2020
  • Bengaluru

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has projected a credit potential of ₹2,44,56,428.64 crore for financial year 2020-21 for Karnataka...

Nabard infuses Rs 1.46 lakh crore in rural banking system in 2019-20
  • 03 March 2020
  • New Delhi

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development on Tuesday said it has infused Rs 1.46 lakh crore...

Chintala Govinda Rajulu is new chairman of NABARD
  • 19 February 2020
  • Guntur

A senior agriculture scientist from the state, Chintala Govinda Rajulu has been named as next chairman of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).

With the Right Actions
  • 10 February 2020
  • Mumbai

16- Point Agri Action Plan

NABARD unveils Rs 1.36L cr credit plan
  • 04 February 2020
  • Patna

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Monday unveiled the state’s annual...

$5 trillion economy: Look east! The NE can be a major contributor to India’s ambitious goal
  • 07 January 2020
  • North East Region

The entire region with rich soil types, sufficient rainfall and diverse agro-climatic conditions is home to unique organic agri-produce with untapped export potential...

Mattu Gulla set to sail abroad next year
  • 16 December 2019
  • Karnataka

Export network to UAE planned.

Beyond MSP! Protecting farmers’ income through market mechanism
  • 04 December 2019
  • Mumbai

Thirdly, all transaction details and trails can be transparently recorded ensuring efficient utilisation of public resources...

Three UP regional rural banks to be amalgamated
  • 28 November 2019
  • New Delhi

The notification said the the government had after consultations with the National Bank for...

Union Finance Department directs NABARD to release 1,850 crores to Polavaram project
  • 28 November 2019
  • Andhra Pradesh

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday issued an order allowing central govt to reimburse Rs 1,850... 

NABARD Can Raise up to Rs. 35,000 crore from Market: Chairman, Harsh Kumar Bhanwala
  • 19 November 2019
  • Mumbai

NABARD still has headroom to raise about Rs 35,000 crore from the market during the remaining months...

Modi govt looks to support J&K’s saffron, peach & walnut farmers with Nabard push
  • 13 November 2019
  • New Delhi

FM Nirmala Sitharaman says she will visit J-K with Nabard chairman to look at ways in which the Centre can extend support to Jammu-Kashmir & Ladakh....

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said- the farmers of Jammu and Kashmir will get fair price for apple and saffron
  • 12 November 2019
  • New Delhi

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the government will ensure fair price of products of apples, saffron...

States should dismantle APMCs, adopt eNAM for farmers'' benefit: Sitharaman
  • 12 November 2019
  • New Delhi

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said states are being cajoled to reject the Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs)...

Nirmala Sitharaman tells states to join the electronic national agriculture market
  • 12 November 2019
  • New Delhi

Nirmala Sitharaman also urged states to dismantle agriculture produce marketing committees

States should scrap APMCs and move on to eNAM: FM
  • 12 November 2019
  • New Delhi

The Centre is in talks with several States to dismantle the Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs) and move on to eNAM, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday....

FM Nirmala Sitharaman urges farmers to produce oilseeds
  • 12 November 2019
  • New Delhi

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamanon Tuesday urged farmers to produce oilseeds in place of other crops as India particularly imports edible oil and palm oil...

Will ensure J&K farmers get fair price for apples, saffron: Nirmala Sitharaman
  • 12 November 2019
  • New Delhi

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman reiterated the Centre’s plans to form 10,000 farmer producer organisations in the next five years

Nirmala Sitharaman says Centre to form about 10,000 farmer produce organisations; urges state govts to push for eNAM, dismantle APMCs
  • 12 November 2019
  • New Delhi

Addressing the 6th World Congress on Rural and Agri Finance, Sitharaman said the government has put rural and farmer development on a larger map...

New solutions for Indian farming
  • 04 November 2019
  • Mumbai

The use of digital platforms can transform delivery mechanisms for agriculturists, reducing costs and turning their vocation into a potentially remunerative one...

Brahmapur DCCB to computerise PACS on lines of Nabard
  • 31 October 2019
  • Brahmapur

Following in the footsteps of NABARD...

NABARD Chairman graces Utkarsh Group's 10th anniversary celebration
  • 02 October 2019
  • Uttar Pradesh

Dr. Harsh Kumar Bhanwala, Chairman, #NABARD attended the 10th anniversary function of Utkarsh Group....

Natural farming’s time has come, seize the moment
  • 26 September 2019
  • Sikkim

Consumers today are willing to pay for organic produce...

NABARD funding pivotal for upliftment of livestock sector: Dr Samoon
  • 20 September 2019
  • Srinagar

Principal Secretary Animal, Sheep and Fisheries Department, Dr Asghar Hassan Samoon, today said that NABARD funding will uplift livestock sector in a major way in Jammu and Kashmir...

Financial assistance to Punjab may cross Rs 11k cr this fiscal: Nabard
  • 19 September 2019
  • Chandigarh

Chandigarh, Sep 19 () The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) on Thursday said financial assistance to Punjab under various schemes would cross Rs 11,000 crore in the current fiscal...

Making Farmers and Farming Smart
  • 19 September 2019
  • Bengaluru

We have been hearing the expression Industry 4.0' ever since the idea of smart factory...

NABARD launches campaign against stubble burning in Fatehgarh Sahib
  • 16 September 2019
  • Punjab

Punjab Regional Office, NABARD, Chandigarh launched a campaign against paddy straw burning (crop residue management) in 160 villages of district Fatehgarh Sahib...

NABARD Goa RO conducts state level workshop on Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme
  • 22 August 2019
  • Goa

Goa RO organized a state level workshop on Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme (DEDS)...

Linking farmers to future market to benefit both
  • 09 August 2019
  • Mumbai

An early action by NCDEX, the premier agri futures exchange, in collaboration with Nabard, which is the main body promoting farmer producer organisations (FPOs)...

Cabinet nod for Rs 15,000cr loan for 52 irrigation works
  • 07 August 2019
  • Mumbai

The Maharashtra Cabinet approved a proposal on Wednesday to borrow a long-term loan of Rs 15,000 crore to complete 52 ongoing irrigation projects.

Avadi residents may soon have a new bridge across Cooum
  • 07 August 2019
  • Chennai

The construction of a new bridge at Kamaraj Nagar at Avadi has begun after four years as a pending legal case has come to an end.

Rural Haat inaugurated at Doyapur
  • 06 August 2019
  • Nagaland

Rural Haat at Doyapur village under Dimapur district was inaugurated on August 6...

Govt. seeks to strengthen cooperative bodies
  • 06 August 2019
  • HYDERABAD

Constitutes a committee to recommend measures in this regard...

Shri K. Venkateswara Rao takes charge as the Managing Director of NABARD Consultancy Services Private Ltd.
  • 01 August 2019
  • Mumbai

Shri K. Venkateswara Rao has taken charge as the Managing Director of NABARD Consultancy Services Private Ltd. 

NABARD Sponsored Mobile ATM Van Launched in West Siang District, Arunachal
  • 01 August 2019
  • Itanagar

A mobile ATM van sponsored by NABARD Regional Office was inaugurated at the premises of the Aalo ...

Tribal youth, farmers turning informed entrepreneurs
  • 30 July 2019
  • Telangana

Things are looking up for Tribal youth and tribal farmers who have come of age to turn entrepreneurs or looking for income generating opportunities.

Organic farming can be profitable
  • 29 July 2019
  • Madurai

Farming enthusiasts from different parts of the district took part in a workshop conducted by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development’s

Rural haat inaugurated in Angangba village
  • 25 July 2019
  • Dimapur

Rural marketing haat at Angangba village under Tuensang district was inaugurated on July 25...

Multi-crore boost for agriculture sector
  • 17 July 2019
  • Tamil Nadu

Measures include loans and investments in infrastructure and machinery...

NABARD doing excellent work to uplift farmers...
  • 16 July 2019
  • Ranchi

While addressing as Chief Guest on 38th foundation day of National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development (NABARD)...

The road to agriculture and rural prosperity
  • 07 July 2019
  • Maharashtra

A truly agriculture and rural development-focussed Budget, it has adequately met the twin objectives of growth and inclusiveness...

Workshop on DEDS held in Pfutsero
  • 04 July 2019
  • Nagaland

A district level workshop on Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme (DEDS) was organized by NABARD at Pfutsero, Phek on July 3....

Co operative Federalism is a must for Agricultural reform
  • 01 July 2019
  • Mumbai

The Centre's Initiatives aimed at helping farmers will not achieve their goal  without Indian states embracing these ideas...

Nabard sanctions Rs100 crore for farm ponds
  • 26 June 2019
  • Chennai

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned 100 crore for the establishment of ...

140 languishing projects, 60 under NABARD, 28 CRF likely to be completed this year
  • 25 June 2019
  • Jammu

A review meeting regarding CAPEX Budget 2019-20, Bridge Programme, NABARD, CRF, languishing Projects...

Haryana carrying out development works on major projects
  • 23 June 2019
  • Haryana

Chandigarh, Jun 23 (UNI) Under the financial assistance from NABARD, the Haryana Public Health Engineering...

Government begins groundwork for capital infusion in regional rural banks
  • 18 June 2019
  • Mumbai

The Reserve Bank of India has also been approached for amortising their liabilities over a time period.

NABARD can play a vital role to rejuvenate Agriculture sector in Arunachal Pradesh – Chowna Mein
  • 17 June 2019
  • Arunachal Pradesh

In the sideline of the ideological training of the BJP Legislators at Mumbai, Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh...

3,000 tribal farmers reap benefits of Nabard project
  • 11 June 2019
  • Tamil Nadu

At a time when unscientific farming methods and lack of proper marketing facilities are aggravating agrarian crisis...

Agri and rural ministry officials to meet FM on Tuesday
  • 11 June 2019
  • New Delhi

The Agriculture and Rural Development Ministry officials who will be meeting the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman...

NABARD, PEDA to help in transforming Punjab’s villages
  • 05 June 2019
  • Chandigarh

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) would help Punjab to transform its villages...

RBI to educate farmers about financial literacy
  • 03 June 2019
  • Chandigarh

Move to inculcate habit of financial discipline

Nabard should set up exclusive bank for tribals, says Araku MLA
  • 30 May 2019
  • Visakhapatnam

Araku MLA Ch Phalguna urged officials of Nabard to expand their banking activities in the Agency areas of
Visakhapatnam district...

Agriculture incubation centre inaugurated at Hisar varsity
  • 26 May 2019
  • Haryana

A newly established Agri Business Incubation Centre was inaugurated by Chief Secretary DS Desi at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University here on Saturday...
 

NABARD and SBI sign MoU for JLG financing
  • 23 May 2019
  • Tamil Nadu

Apex development financial institution NABARD and State Bank of India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for formation and credit linkage of 13,00 joint liability groups (JLGs) across Tamilnadu...

New vehicle for long-term infra finance on the anvil
  • 19 May 2019
  • New Delhi

India is proposing to create a new entity for financing infrastructure that will seek to bolster lower-rated bonds issued by companies in the sector...

Nabard announces Rs 700-cr venture capital fund for agri, rural startups
  • 13 May 2019
  • New Delhi

To provide a big boost to agri-related ventures and improvement of rural livelihoods...

Plans to draw water for Marathwada from ujjani dam hinges on NABARD support
  • 05 May 2019
  • Aurangabad

It was way back in 2004 when the population from drought prone areas of Osmanabad and Beed districts of Marathwada first ...

‘Agriculture, beekeeping can put buzz back into livelihoods’
  • 01 May 2019
  • Goa

There is a need to return to agriculture and make it lucrati...

Nagaland Governer praises initiative of NABARD in NU
  • 08 April 2019
  • Nagaland

Kohima Apr 08 (UNI) Naland Governer P B Acharya appreciated the Nagaland University and NABARD...

What is Kisan Credit Card scheme and how does it help farmers get agriculture loans? Find out
  • 29 March 2019
  • New Delhi

In a bid to provide term loan for agricultural needs of the farmers, Indian banks introduced Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme in August 1998...

Manappuram Finance gets Rs 695 crore funding from NABARD
  • 28 March 2019
  • Mumbai

Non-banking finance company (NBFC) Manappuram Finance Thursday said it has secured a debt funding of Rs 695 crore from NABARD that will be used for priority sector lending...

NABARD envisages total credit potential of Rs 1808 cr in Anantnag distt
  • 27 March 2019
  • SRINAGAR

NABARD has envisaged a potential of Rs 1808 crore in Anantnag district for the year 2019-20 to be disbursed by the Banks and Financial Institutions in the district...
 

Arecanut climber in Kerala bags national award for innovation
  • 18 March 2019
  • Kochi

The automated arecanut climber developed by Suresh P V from Amarambalam in Malappuram district got national third price in the 10th Biennial Innovation Award of National Innovation Foundation (NIF).

Priority loans may rise to Rs 1.94L cr in FY20
  • 07 March 2019
  • Rajasthan

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development has projected a credit potential of Rs 1.94L crore for priority sector leading by Banks...

Rajasthan industries hail NABARD’s loan scheme for MSMEs; expect timely and systematic distribution
  • 07 March 2019
  • Rajasthan

After the unveiling of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) state focus paper for the year 2019-20...

Bengaluru: State’s annual credit plan for 2019-20 projected at Rs 2,34,562.65 cr
  • 05 March 2019
  • Bengaluru

Karnataka’s annual credit plan for the year 2019-20 is projected at Rs 2,34,562.65 crore, a 16 per cent higher over last year’s projections...
 

NABARD conducts credit camp for SHGs under EShakti
  • 27 February 2019
  • Jammu & Kashmir

A credit camp for Self Help Groups (SHGs) under EShakti was organised by Manohar Lal, DDM, NABARD...

NABARD to set up 250 FPOs in Gujarat
  • 27 February 2019
  • Ahmedabad

The announcement was made during a media briefing by senior official of NABARD on Tuesday....

NABARD credit plan for AP is Rs 1,87,061 crore
  • 21 February 2019
  • Vijayawada

Speaking on the occasion, Punetha suggested the bankers to prepare planning from village-level for the development of agriculture sector and betterment of rural employment opportunities...

IRMA inks pact with NABARD, BIRD for collaborative research
  • 19 February 2019
  • Gujarat

 The Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) has entered into an agreement with NABARD and the Banker Institute of Rural Development ...

NABARD projects 1,29,841.89 crore potential credit plan for Haryana for 2019-20
  • 13 February 2019
  • Chandigarh

The state credit seminar 2019-20 for Haryana was organised by NABARD Haryana Regional office on Wednesday...

Nabard pegs Punjab's credit potential at Rs 2.27 lakh cr for FY20
  • 04 February 2019
  • Punjab

Chandigarh, Feb 4 (PTI) Nabard has estimated Punjab's credit potential at Rs 2.27 lakh crore for 2019-20, the rural development bank said while unveiling the state focus paper here Monday...

Amaravati Crafts Mela attracts crowds
  • 03 February 2019
  • Andhra-Pradesh

 The first Amaravati Crafts Mela, organised exclusively by National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), had become very popular and is attracting people in large numbers...

Kerala’s estimated credit plan pegged at Rs1.46 lakh crore for 2019-20
  • 30 January 2019
  • THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

The minister said after the concerted efforts of the state government, more farmers are coming under the insurance schemes of Central and state governments mainly after the devastating floods...

Nabard pegs 2019-20 priority sector lending target at ?1,01,378 cr for Telangana
  • 30 January 2019
  • Hyderabad

The credit projection for the agricultural and allied sectors is estimated at ₹70,965 crore...

Chief Minister to inaugurate state credit seminar of NABARD today
  • 29 January 2019
  • THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the ‘State Credit Seminar 2019-20’ ...

NABARD playing major role in strengthening the rural economy
  • 18 January 2019
  • Shimla

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today while presiding over the State Credit Seminar 2019-20 organised by NABARD...

Nabard sets up co to provide venture capital
  • 08 January 2019
  • Hitavada

NABARD on Monday said it will provide early stage capital to agriculture and rural enterprises through its venture capital entity...

Potential-linked credit plan of over Rs 6,000 cr launched
  • 27 December 2018
  • Kapurthala

Deputy Commissioner Kapurthala, Mohammad Tayyab, has launched “Potential-Linked Credit Plan (PLP) 2019-20” prepared by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) for Kapurthala, in the District Consultative Committee meeting held here on December 24...

Samoon seeks liberal funding for livestock sector to boost J&K’s economy
  • 27 December 2018
  • Jammu and Kashmir

Principal secretary animal, sheep and fisheries department Asghar Hassan Samoon Wednesday stressed on the need for adequate funding for the livestock sector adding that this will help the sector to turn into the engine of state economy.

Samoon seeks liberal funding for livestock sector to boost J&K’s economy
  • 27 December 2018
  • Jammu and Kashmir

Principal secretary animal, sheep and fisheries department Asghar Hassan Samoon Wednesday stressed on the need for adequate funding for the livestock sector adding that this will help the sector to turn into the engine of state economy.

Samoon seeks liberal funding for livestock sector to boost J&K’s economy
  • 27 December 2018
  • Jammu and Kashmir

Principal secretary animal, sheep and fisheries department Asghar Hassan Samoon Wednesday stressed on the need for adequate funding for the livestock sector adding that this will help the sector to turn into the engine of state economy.

Kanniyakumari’s credit outflow pegged at Rs. 8,196 crore
  • 16 December 2018
  • Tamil Nadu

The potential linked credit plan for the district for the year 2019 – 2020, which was released by Collector Prashant M. Wadnere here on Friday, has envisaged a credit outflow of Rs. 8,196.95 crore...

NABARD signs agreement with Green Climate Fund to promote solar projects
  • 10 December 2018
  • Mumbai

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development signed an agreement with Green Climate Fund to infuse $100 million in its ambitious project to build rooftop solar power capacity across India with private players.

NABARD signs pact with GCF to infuse $100 mn for boosting solar power
  • 08 December 2018
  • Mumbai

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Saturday said it has signed an agreement with Green Climate Fund (GCF) ...

NABARD organized a Stakeholders meet on climate change
  • 05 December 2018
  • Itanagar

ITANAGAR: NABARD, as a National Implementing Entity (NIE) for National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) organized a stakeholders...

28.05 crore sanctioned for development of 3 hospitals
  • 10 November 2018
  • Thiruvananthpuram

Administrative sanction has been given for works worth Rs 28.05 cr.... 

28.05 crore sanctioned for development of 3 hospitals
  • 10 November 2018
  • Thiruvananthpuram

Administrative sanction has been given for works worth Rs 28.05 cr.... 

NABARD offers to bolster farm operations
  • 10 November 2018
  • Karimnagar

Plans 500 FPOs in the State with 359 already functional

NABARD offers to bolster farm operations
  • 10 November 2018
  • Karimnagar

Plans 500 FPOs in the State with 359 already functional

TN Govt approves supply chain mgmt scheme to benefit farmers directly
  • 06 November 2018
  • New Delhi

The Government of Tamil Nadu has approved a supply chain management scheme in the state that aims to directly benefit the farmers without any agent or middleman. 

Rs. 4,250.22 crore credit potential for Tiruvarur district in 2019-20
  • 30 October 2018
  • Tiruvarur

It shows an increase of 9.75% from the current fiscal

CCEA clears Rs 7,522 crore for fisheries sector infrastructure
  • 24 October 2018
  • New Delhi

The credit from the fund will help generate over 9.40 lakh direct and indirect jobs for fishermen