1. What are the most significant climate change threats impacting India’s agriculture and rural livelihoods, and how are these impacting different regions and communities? 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 […]
In Short : The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) plans to launch its first green bond sale by March, aiming to secure Rs 5,000 crore. This initiative underlines NABARD’s commitment to financing environmentally sustainable projects. The green bonds will likely fund initiatives related to renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, and rural development, contributing […]
CONSTRUCTION OF SOLAR POWERED MDTW I_S AT MAJULI LAC_5PTS_UNDER RIDF_XXVI_NABARD_ FOR THE YEAR 2020_21 UNDER JORHAT DIVISION_I. For more information please see below link:
Kolkata : National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has extended financial support of Rs. 9162 crore to the West Bengal during the year 2020-21 for the development of agriculture and allied sectors despite challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This includes Rs. 1269.27 crore loan to the State Govt. for various rural infrastructure […]
PM-KUSUM or Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan Scheme is a flagship scheme of the central government to solarise agricultural areas and irrigation activities Giving a push to enhanced use of clean energy in the agriculture sector, the Union Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy, R K Singh, said loans from NABARD […]
While stressing on the need to exploit solar energy in the high altitude deserts of Ladakh, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said: “I have requested Chairman of NABARD to visit Jammu and Kashmir so that NABARD can support the farmers there.” Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Tuesday directed the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development […]