Tag: Nabard
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Budget day, FM’s day
The only way to inoculate the nation’s fiscal and macroeconomic stability against the virus of political expediency is to build an architecture of fiscal rules backed by setting up a truly independent Fiscal Council. We may draw the lessons from more than 90 countries across the globe, developed and developing both, which have instituted such architecture and are deriving the benefits thereof.
February 1, 2020 -
CM Mamata Banerjee: Credit linkage to SHG groups highest in Bengal
Again, the number of SHGs have also doubled from 4.72 lakhs in 2010-11 in the last eight years.
July 17, 2019 -
Haryana govt to construct silos for six lakh metric tonnes
Apart from wheat and rice, each and every grain of bajra, sarson (mustard) and sunflower is being purchased and for this, sufficient storage capacity is required to store the produce after procurement.
July 5, 2019 -
Seeds of despair
If one looks at the numbers across the board, it is clear that farmers across the globe have been denied fair incomes in a bid to keep food costs down
January 7, 2019 -
Himachal proposes Rs 7100 cr plan for 2019-20 financial year
The CM announced increase for implementing works of MLA priorities under NABARD through Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF).
December 28, 2018 -
Naveen Patnaik’s ‘KALIA’ package for farmers draws sharp condemnation
Singhvi also took a serious exception to the acronym “KALIA” drawing attention to its religious connotation and the obvious attempt to connect with people for cheap politics.
December 22, 2018 -
NABARD: Rural initiative
Nabard conducted an exhibition for self-help groups to bridge the gap with consumers.
December 10, 2018 -
Ground water recharge, solar micro irrigation in 15 dists
Fifteen water stressed districts of Odisha will be covered under ground water recharge and solar micro irrigation projects at an estimated cost of Rs 1,150 crore, the first of its kind in the country to ensure food security in vulnerable tribal areas. The Green Climate Fund (GCF), an international institutions will provide a grant of …
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August 11, 2018 -
UP govt to provide 90 lakh Rupay credit cards to farmers
The government plans to distribute the cards in the first week of July, for which the district magistrates have been asked to finalise the list of farmers by the end of this month.
June 6, 2018 -
Odisha topped in RIDF performance list in 2017-18
Odisha has topped the list in Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) performance in the fiscal year 2017-18, said official sources after a meeting held by additional chief secretary and development commissioner Mr R Balakrishnan here on Wednesday. NABARD has disbursed around Rs 2,512 crore to state government from RIDF against the claims made by various …
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May 10, 2018 -
Punjab receives `8,000 cr from NABARD
The cash strapped state of Punjab on Tuesday got an economic boost with the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural development (NABARD) has sanctioned and disbursed an amount of Rs 8,000 Crore for agriculture and rural development in the state. Chief General Manager, NABARD Punjab, Deepak Kumar said that the development financial institution is catering …
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April 17, 2018 -
NABARD financial support crosses Rs 1,7195 crore mark in 2017-18
NABARD, Odisha Regional Office registered a record as financial support to state government, banks and corporations during 2017-18 crossed Rs 1,7195 crore. Developmental Financial Assistance by NABARD in Odisha, which was Rs 8,368 crore during 2015-16, doubled more within 2 years span. Talking to reporters here on Thursday, Dr K C Panigrahi, CGM, NABARD said …
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April 13, 2018 -
Punjab covers 5,000 villages under clean drinking water scheme
In a country ranked poorly for the drinking water supply, Punjab is heading towards achieving 100 per cent target of providing drinking water supply as the state government is claiming 99.96 per cent population under the coverage of drinking water supply till date. Though the state government has taken many initiatives in every department, but …
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March 23, 2018 -
Social service sector gets top priority in HP
The state Planning Board on Wednesday approved plan size of Rs 6,300 Crore for the year 2018-19 with an increase of 10.51 per cent as compared to last year’s annual plan of Rs 5,700 Crore. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Jai Ram Thakur headed the Board meeting. Social Services Sector, Transport and Communication, Agriculture and allied …
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February 21, 2018 -
Punjab to install 3,535 micro ATMs across state
In order to deliver effective core banking services at village level, the Punjab government will install micro ATMs in its all 3,535 primary agricultural co-operative societies (PACS) and district central co-operative banks (DCCBs) under its rural financial inclusion plan. While disclosing this on Monday, Additional Chief Secretary-cum-Financial Commissioner, Co-operation DP Reddy said co-operatives have played …
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February 20, 2018 -
HP proposes annual plan of `6,300 crore for next fiscal
The Himachal Pradesh government has proposed annual plan size of Rs 6300 crore for fiscal 2018-19, with an increase of 10.51 percent over last year. This was disclosed by Chief Minister, Jai Ram Thakur, while presiding over the priorities meeting of MLAs of Solan, Sirmaur and Shimla districts held here on Monday in the forenoon …
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February 12, 2018 -
Goa govt will stand guarantee for farm loan: CM
The Goa government is ready to stand guarantee if banks come up with a proper loan scheme for farmers in the state, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Tuesday. Addressing a function organised by the NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development), the chief minister said his government is ready to provide the “back …
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January 30, 2018