{"id":148403,"date":"2026-06-14T22:03:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T16:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=148403"},"modified":"2026-06-15T13:04:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T07:34:36","slug":"nabard-full-form","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-full-form\/","title":{"rendered":"Structure and Functions of NABARD, Complete Guide &amp; Free Quiz"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-full-form\/#What_is_NABARD\" >What is NABARD?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-full-form\/#NABARD_Full_Form_in_Hindi\" >NABARD Full Form in Hindi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-full-form\/#Attempt_Free_Quiz_on_NABARD_and_its_functions\" >Attempt Free Quiz on NABARD and its functions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-full-form\/#Sign_Up\" >Sign Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-full-form\/#Login\" >Login<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 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the main functions of NABARD?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-full-form\/#What_are_the_financial_functions_of_NABARD\" >What are the financial functions of NABARD?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-full-form\/#What_are_the_developmental_functions_of_NABARD\" >What are the developmental functions of NABARD?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-full-form\/#What_are_the_supervisory_functions_of_NABARD\" >What are the supervisory functions of NABARD?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-full-form\/#How_does_NABARD_contribute_to_Rural_Development\" >How does NABARD contribute to Rural Development?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-full-form\/#What_is_the_relationship_between_NABARD_and_RBI\" >What is the relationship between NABARD and RBI?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-full-form\/#What_changes_were_introduced_through_the_NABARD_Amendment_Act_2017\" >What changes were introduced through the NABARD Amendment Act, 2017?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-full-form\/#What_are_the_major_Government-NABARD_partnership_programs\" >What are the major Government-NABARD partnership programs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-full-form\/#What_challenges_does_NABARD_face\" >What challenges does NABARD face?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-full-form\/#Why_is_NABARD_important_for_Indias_Economy\" >Why is NABARD important for India&#8217;s Economy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-full-form\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is one of India&#8217;s most important development financial institutions. Since its establishment in 1982, NABARD has played a significant role in strengthening agriculture, rural infrastructure, cooperative banking, and rural entrepreneurship across the country. It acts as the apex institution for financing and promoting rural development while supporting farmers, self-help groups, rural artisans, and small businesses. Through its financial assistance, developmental initiatives, and supervisory functions, NABARD continues to contribute towards building a stronger and more inclusive rural economy in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_NABARD\"><\/span>What is NABARD?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NABARD stands for National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development<\/strong>. It is a statutory development bank established on 12 July 1982 under the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Act, 1981. The institution was created to provide focused attention to agriculture and rural development by offering financial support, policy guidance, and developmental assistance. NABARD serves as the apex body for rural financing and works closely with cooperative banks, Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), government agencies, and other rural development institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Particulars<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Full Form<\/td><td>National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Established<\/td><td>12 July 1982<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Headquarters<\/td><td>Mumbai, Maharashtra<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ownership<\/td><td>Government of India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nature<\/td><td>Apex Development Financial Institution<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vision<\/td><td>Rural Development<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mission<\/td><td>Sustainable and Equitable Agriculture and Rural Development<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Governing Act<\/td><td>NABARD Act, 1981<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Focus<\/td><td>Agriculture, Rural Development, Financial Inclusion<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nabard-full-form-in-hindi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NABARD_Full_Form_in_Hindi\"><\/span>NABARD Full Form in Hindi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NABARD (\u0928\u093e\u092c\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0921) \u0915\u093e \u092e\u0924\u0932\u092c &#8220;\u0930\u093e\u0937\u094d\u091f\u094d\u0930\u0940\u092f \u0915\u0943\u0937\u093f \u0914\u0930 \u0917\u094d\u0930\u093e\u092e\u0940\u0923 \u0935\u093f\u0915\u093e\u0938 \u092c\u0948\u0902\u0915&#8221; \u0939\u0948\u0964<\/strong> \u0928\u093e\u092c\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0921, 1982 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0938\u094d\u0925\u093e\u092a\u093f\u0924, \u090f\u0915 \u0935\u093f\u0936\u0947\u0937 \u0935\u093f\u0924\u094d\u0924\u0940\u092f \u0938\u0902\u0938\u094d\u0925\u093e\u0928 \u0939\u0948 \u091c\u094b \u0915\u0943\u0937\u093f \u0914\u0930 \u0938\u0902\u092c\u0926\u094d\u0927 \u0917\u0924\u093f\u0935\u093f\u0927\u093f\u092f\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u093e \u0938\u092e\u0930\u094d\u0925\u0928 \u0915\u0930\u0928\u0947 \u0915\u0947 \u0932\u093f\u090f \u090b\u0923 \u0914\u0930 \u0905\u0928\u094d\u092f \u0938\u0941\u0935\u093f\u0927\u093e\u090f\u0902 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u0926\u093e\u0928 \u0915\u0930\u0915\u0947 \u0917\u094d\u0930\u093e\u092e\u0940\u0923 \u0935\u093f\u0915\u093e\u0938 \u0915\u094b \u092c\u0922\u093c\u093e\u0935\u093e \u0926\u0947\u0928\u0947 \u0915\u0947 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0925\u092e\u093f\u0915 \u0909\u0926\u094d\u0926\u0947\u0936\u094d\u092f \u0938\u0947 \u0938\u0902\u091a\u093e\u0932\u093f\u0924 \u0939\u094b\u0924\u093e \u0939\u0948\u0964<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-attempt-free-quiz-on-nabard-and-its-functions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attempt_Free_Quiz_on_NABARD_and_its_functions\"><\/span>Attempt Free Quiz on NABARD and its functions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Test your knowledge of NABARD and its role in agricultural and rural development by attempting this free quiz. The quiz covers important topics such as the structure, functions, objectives, schemes, and contributions of NABARD, helping you assess your understanding and improve your exam preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/courses.oliveboard.in\/edge\/css\/login-modal-for-blog.css\">\n\n<style>\n#quiz-1-sticky-header {\n  position: sticky;\n  top: 0;\n  z-index: 100;\n  background: #1565c0;\n  color: #fff;\n  padding: 12px 20px;\n  border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0;\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: space-between;\n  align-items: center;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);\n  margin: -20px -20px 20px -20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1-score-badge {\n  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);\n  padding: 4px 12px;\n  border-radius: 20px;\n  font-size: 15px;\n  white-space: nowrap;\n}\n#quiz-1 * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n\n#quiz-1 .quiz-container {\n  max-width: 700px;\n  margin: auto;\n  padding: 20px;\n  background: #fff;\n  border-radius: 14px;\n  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\n}\n\n#quiz-1 h2 {\n  text-align: center;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .question {\n  margin-bottom: 22px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .question p {\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button {\n  width: 100%;\n  padding: 12px;\n  margin: 6px 0;\n  border: none;\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  background: #e0e0e0;\n  color: #000;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  cursor: pointer;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button:hover {\n  background: #d5d5d5;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button.correct {\n  background: #4caf50;\n  color: #000;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button.wrong {\n  background: #f44336;\n  color: #000;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button.locked {\n  pointer-events: none;\n}\n\n\/* SUMMARY *\/\n#quiz-1 .final-summary {\n  margin-top: 40px;\n  padding: 20px;\n  border-radius: 14px;\n  background: #fafafa;\n  border: 2px solid #4caf50;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .final-summary h3 {\n  text-align: center;\n  margin-bottom: 20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .summary-row {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr 40px;\n  gap: 10px;\n  align-items: center;\n  margin-bottom: 12px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .summary-bar {\n  height: 14px;\n  background: #ddd;\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .bar-fill {\n  height: 100%;\n  width: 0%;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .bar-attempted { background: #2196f3; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-correct { background: #4caf50; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-wrong { background: #f44336; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-unattempted { background: #9e9e9e; width: 100%; }\n\n#quiz-1 .final-score {\n  text-align: center;\n  font-size: 22px;\n  margin-top: 20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .score-value {\n  font-size: 30px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n\n<body>\n<div id=\"quiz-1\">\n  <div class=\"quiz-container\">\n<div id=\"quiz-1-sticky-header\">\n  <span> Attempt Quiz on NABARD Structure and Its Functions <\/span>\n  <span id=\"quiz-1-score-badge\">Score: <strong id=\"quiz-1-score-value\">0.00<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n    <!-- QUESTIONS -->\n\n<!-- Q1: correct = C (3rd button) -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>1. NABARD stands for:<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">National Agriculture Bank and Rural Development<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">National Authority for Banking and Rural Dynamics<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">National Association for Banking and Rural Development<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q2: correct = B (2nd button) -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>2. Where is the headquarter of NABARD located?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">New Delhi<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">Mumbai<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Kolkata<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Chennai<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q3: correct = A (1st button) -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>3. Under which Parliamentary Act was NABARD established?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Act, 1981<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Banking Regulation Act, 1949<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Agricultural Credit Act, 1975<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q4: correct = D (4th button) -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>4. In which year was NABARD established?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">1975<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">1979<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">1985<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">1982<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q5: correct = C (3rd button) -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>5. What was the initial paid-up capital of NABARD?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Rs. 50 crore<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Rs. 200 crore<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">Rs. 100 crore<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Rs. 500 crore<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q6: correct = B (2nd button) -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>6. Who chaired the CRAFICARD committee constituted by RBI in 1979?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Dr. C. Rangarajan<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">Shri B. Sivaraman<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Dr. Y.V. Reddy<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Shri M. Narasimham<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q7: correct = C (3rd button) -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>7. The initial paid-up capital of NABARD was contributed equally by:<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">State Governments and RBI<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">World Bank and Government of India<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">Government of India and RBI<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">NABARD itself and Government of India<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q8: correct = A (1st button) -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>8. CRAFICARD stands for:<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">Committee to Review the Arrangements for Institutional Credit for Agriculture and Rural Development<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Central Review Authority for Financial Institutions Credit and Rural Development<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Committee for Rural Agriculture Finance and Credit Development<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Central Rural Agriculture Finance and Credit Development<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q9: correct = D (4th button) -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>9. Before the formation of NABARD, which was the apex body to support the Indian rural economy with credit facility?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">SIDBI<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">SEBI<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">NABARD itself<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">Reserve Bank of India (RBI)<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q10: correct = B (2nd button) -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>10. Which of the following RBI departments was transferred to NABARD?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Department of Banking Supervision<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">Agricultural Credit Department (ACD)<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Department of Currency Management<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Department of External Investments<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q11: correct = A (1st button) -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>11. In which year was the Agricultural Refinance Corporation (ARC) renamed as Agriculture Refinance and Development Corporation (ARDC)?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">1975<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">1963<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">1979<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">1982<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q12: correct = C (3rd button) -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>12. The NABARD (Amendment) Bill, 2017 increased NABARD&#8217;s authorized capital from Rs. 5,000 crore to:<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Rs. 10,000 crore<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Rs. 20,000 crore<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">Rs. 30,000 crore<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Rs. 50,000 crore<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q13: correct = B (2nd button) -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>13. As per the NABARD (Amendment) Bill, 2017, what is the minimum shareholding the Central Government alone must hold in NABARD?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">26%<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">51%<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">74%<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">100%<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q14: correct = D (4th button) -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>14. The Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) was set up with NABARD in:<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">1990\u201391<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">1992\u201393<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">2000\u201301<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">1995\u201396<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q15: correct = D (4th button) -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>15. The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme was designed by NABARD in association with RBI in:<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">1992<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">1995<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">2000<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">August 1998<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q16: correct = C (3rd button) -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>16. In which year was the Self Help Group-Bank Linkage Programme (SHG-BLP) launched by NABARD?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">1988<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">1995<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">1992<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">2000<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q17: correct = B (2nd button) -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>17. Project EShakti was launched by NABARD to:<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Promote urban banking facilities<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">Digitise Self Help Groups (SHGs)<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Provide e-banking to farmers<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Enable online loan processing for cooperatives<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q18: correct = A (1st button) -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>18. When was project EShakti launched by NABARD?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">15 March 2015<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">26 January 2014<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">1 April 2016<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">15 August 2013<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q19: correct = D (4th button) -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>19. The Warehouse Infrastructure Fund (WIF) was created with NABARD in the year:<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">2010\u201311<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">2011\u201312<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">2015\u201316<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">2013\u201314<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q20: correct = C (3rd button) -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>20. The Warehouse Infrastructure Fund (WIF) was set up with a corpus of:<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Rs. 1,000 crore<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Rs. 2,000 crore<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">Rs. 5,000 crore<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Rs. 10,000 crore<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q21\u2013Q50: continuing with varied correct positions -->\n \n  <!-- Q21: correct = B -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>21. How many directors does RBI provide to NABARD&#8217;s Board of Directors?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">1<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">3<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">5<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">6<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q22: correct = D -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>22. The Producer Organizations Development Fund (PODF) was set up with an initial corpus of:<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Rs. 10 crore<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Rs. 20 crore<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Rs. 100 crore<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">Rs. 50 crore<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q23: correct = A -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>23. The Long-Term Irrigation Fund (LTIF) was announced in which Union Budget year?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">2016\u201317<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">2014\u201315<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">2018\u201319<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">2020\u201321<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q24: correct = C -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>24. The initial corpus of the Long-Term Irrigation Fund (LTIF) in NABARD was:<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Rs. 5,000 crore<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Rs. 10,000 crore<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">Rs. 20,000 crore<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Rs. 50,000 crore<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q25: correct = B -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>25. NABARD supervises which of the following types of banks?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Foreign Banks and Private Banks<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">Cooperative Banks and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Scheduled Commercial Banks only<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Small Finance Banks only<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q26: correct = A -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>26. What does CBS stand for in the banking context?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">Core Banking Solution<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Central Banking System<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Commercial Banking Software<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Consolidated Banking Services<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q27: correct = D -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>27. NABARD&#8217;s role is basically a continuation of the role of which institution in the sphere of Agriculture and Rural Development?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">SIDBI<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">SEBI<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">World Bank<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">Reserve Bank of India (RBI)<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q28: correct = C -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>28. Which of the following is a broad category of NABARD&#8217;s functions?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Marketing, Sales and Promotion<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Insurance, Pension and Investment<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">Financial, Developmental and Supervision<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Regulation, Audit and Monitoring<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q29: correct = B -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>29. The Agricultural Refinance Corporation (ARC) was set up by RBI in which year?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">1950<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">1963<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">1970<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">1979<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q30: correct = A -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>30. How many SHGs were credit-linked during the 2017\u201318 financial year under SHG-BLP?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">Over 23 lakh SHGs<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Over 10 lakh SHGs<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Over 5 lakh SHGs<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Over 50 lakh SHGs<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q31: correct = D -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>31. What is the paid-up capital of NABARD as on 31 March 2018?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Rs. 1,000 crore<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Rs. 5,000 crore<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Rs. 20,000 crore<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">Rs. 10,580 crore<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q32: correct = C -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>32. NABARD provides recommendations to RBI on issue of licenses to which type of banks?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Foreign Banks<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Private Sector Banks<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">Cooperative Banks<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Public Sector Banks<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q33: correct = B -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>33. The Umbrella Programme on Natural Resource Management (UPNRM) was started in which year?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">1999<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">2007<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">2010<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">2015<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q34: correct = A -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>34. What percentage of NABARD&#8217;s resources comes from market borrowings?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">80%<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">50%<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">60%<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">90%<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q35: correct = D -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>35. Under the NABARD Amendment Bill 2017, the RBI&#8217;s share capital in NABARD valued at Rs. 20 crore was transferred to:<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">State Governments<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Planning Commission<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">SIDBI<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">Central Government<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q36: correct = C -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>36. Which fund was set up by NABARD to support rural infrastructure projects arising from shortfall in priority sector lending by scheduled commercial banks?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Long-Term Irrigation Fund<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Warehouse Infrastructure Fund<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Food Processing Fund<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q37: correct = B -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>37. Under the 1981 Act, NABARD was responsible for providing credit to industries having investment of up to how much in machinery and plant?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Rs. 10 lakh<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">Rs. 20 lakh<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Rs. 50 lakh<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Rs. 1 crore<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q38: correct = A -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>38. As per NABARD Amendment Bill 2017, what is the investment limit in the manufacturing sector for MSMEs eligible for NABARD assistance?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">Rs. 10 crore<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Rs. 5 crore<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Rs. 20 crore<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Rs. 50 crore<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q39: correct = D -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>39. The northeast region receives approximately what percentage of NABARD&#8217;s credit funds?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">5%<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">10%<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">3%<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">1%<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q40: correct = C -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>40. What does PACS stand for?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Primary Agricultural Cooperative Services<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Primary Associations for Credit and Savings<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">Primary Agricultural Credit Society<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Principal Agriculture Credit System<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q41: correct = B -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>41. NABARD&#8217;s long-term refinance provides credit for tenors of:<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">6 months to 1 year<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">18 months to more than 5 years<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">1 year to 3 years<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">3 years to 10 years<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q42: correct = A -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>42. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Rural Planning and Credit Cell (RPCC) of RBI that was transferred to NABARD?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">Issuing currency notes<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Dealing with Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Rural credit planning<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Development of rural financial institutions<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q43: correct = D -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>43. A Producer Organisation (PO) can be formed by which of the following primary producers?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Farmers only<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Fishermen only<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Rural artisans only<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">Farmers, milk producers, fishermen, weavers, rural artisans and craftsmen<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q44: correct = C -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>44. Which institution regulates NABARD under the Banking Regulation Act of 1949?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">SEBI<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Ministry of Finance<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">Reserve Bank of India<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">IRDAI<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q45: correct = B -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>45. NABARD prepares which type of plans to guide the banking industry?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">National level credit plans<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">District level credit plans<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">State level credit plans<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Block level credit plans<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q46: correct = A -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>46. NABARD extended support to Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University for establishing:<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">Agri Incubation Centres<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Rural Banking Centres<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Farmer Training Academies<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Cooperative Credit Cells<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q47: correct = D -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>47. Which card scheme was developed to provide RuPay-based banking access to farmer clients of rural financial institutions?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Kisan Samridhi Card<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Jan Dhan Card<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Gramin Credit Card<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">RuPay Kisan Cards (RKCs)<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q48: correct = C -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>48. NABARD Infrastructure Development Assistance (NIDA) has been designed to complement which fund?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Long-Term Irrigation Fund<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Warehouse Infrastructure Fund<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">Food Processing Fund<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q49: correct = B -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>49. The LONGTERM Irrigation Fund (LTIF) was created to fund how many irrigation projects?<\/p>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">50 projects<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"true\">99 projects<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">150 projects<\/button>\n    <button data-correct=\"false\">200 projects<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n \n  <!-- Q50: correct = A -->\n  <div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n    <p>50. 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However, the growing importance of agriculture and rural development created a need for a dedicated institution that could focus entirely on rural financing and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1979, the Committee to Review the Arrangements for Institutional Credit for Agriculture and Rural Development (CRAFICARD), chaired by B. Sivaraman, recommended the creation of a specialized institution. Based on these recommendations, NABARD was established in 1982.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dedicated institution for agriculture and rural development financing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better coordination among rural financial institutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased flow of institutional credit to farmers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support for rural infrastructure development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotion of sustainable agricultural growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduction of dependence on informal money lenders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Structure_of_NABARD\"><\/span>What is the Structure of NABARD?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NABARD functions under a well-defined governance framework led by a Board of Directors appointed by the Government of India in consultation with the RBI. The Board oversees policy decisions, administration, and strategic planning of the institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chairperson<\/td><td>Head of NABARD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Managing Director<\/td><td>Responsible for executive management<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RBI Directors<\/td><td>3 Directors nominated by RBI<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Central Government Representatives<\/td><td>3 Officials<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>State Government Representatives<\/td><td>4 Officials<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Experts<\/td><td>Specialists in rural economics, agriculture, banking, rural development, and small-scale industries<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shareholder Representatives<\/td><td>Elected members from eligible shareholders<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Executive Committee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Board may establish Executive Committees to manage specific responsibilities and ensure efficient implementation of policies and programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/nabard-grade-a-mock-test\/?ref=contac-aib-reg-nabard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt A Free NABARD Grade A Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-main-functions-of-nabard\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_main_functions_of_NABARD\"><\/span>What are the main functions of NABARD?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NABARD&#8217;s activities are broadly divided into three major categories: Financial Functions, Developmental Functions, and Supervisory Functions. These functions help strengthen rural institutions and improve the living standards of rural communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Financial Functions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developmental Functions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supervisory Functions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-financial-functions-of-nabard\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_financial_functions_of_NABARD\"><\/span>What are the financial functions of NABARD?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The financial role of NABARD focuses on providing refinance support and funding to banks and institutions involved in agriculture and rural development. These financial services ensure that credit reaches farmers, rural entrepreneurs, and development projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Refinance Support<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provides short-term crop loan refinance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offers medium-term and long-term refinance assistance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports farm and non-farm rural activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Established in 1995-96.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finances roads, bridges, irrigation systems, and rural infrastructure projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Long-Term Irrigation Fund (LTIF)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supports large irrigation projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps improve water availability for agriculture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Warehouse Infrastructure Fund (WIF)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Promotes scientific storage facilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduces post-harvest losses of agricultural produce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NABARD Infrastructure Development Assistance (NIDA)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complements RIDF projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides funding for large-scale infrastructure development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Direct Lending Support<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extends loans to cooperative banks and rural institutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilitates credit support to marketing federations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Producer Organizations Development Fund (PODF)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supports Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthens Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-developmental-functions-of-nabard\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_developmental_functions_of_NABARD\"><\/span>What are the developmental functions of NABARD?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from providing finance, NABARD actively works towards capacity building, innovation, skill development, and rural empowerment. Its developmental activities aim to create sustainable growth opportunities in rural areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Developed jointly by NABARD and RBI.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides easy access to crop loans for farmers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Self Help Group-Bank Linkage Programme (SHG-BLP)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launched in 1992.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connects self-help groups with formal banking institutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>EShakti Project<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Digitizes Self Help Groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improves transparency and record keeping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tribal Development Programme<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supports tribal communities through sustainable livelihood initiatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotes integrated farming systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Climate Resilient Agriculture<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encourages sustainable farming methods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps farmers adapt to climate change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skill Development Programs<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Promotes entrepreneurship among rural youth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourages self-employment opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marketing Support<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Organizes exhibitions and fairs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides market access for rural artisans and producers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Agricultural Incubation Centres<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supports innovation and agri-startups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourages commercialization of agricultural technologies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-supervisory-functions-of-nabard\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_supervisory_functions_of_NABARD\"><\/span>What are the supervisory functions of NABARD?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NABARD acts as a supervisory authority for certain rural financial institutions. It ensures that these institutions operate efficiently and follow sound banking practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Important Supervisory Functions<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supervises Cooperative Banks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitors Regional Rural Banks (RRBs).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conducts inspections and audits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recommends licensing of cooperative banks to RBI.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assists banks in adopting Core Banking Solutions (CBS).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotes financial discipline and transparency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits of Supervision<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improved banking services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better financial management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced customer confidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stronger rural banking network.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/nabard-grade-a-b\/?ref=contac-aib-hindi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore NABARD Grade A Courses<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-nabard-contribute-to-rural-development\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_NABARD_contribute_to_Rural_Development\"><\/span>How does NABARD contribute to Rural Development?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NABARD serves as a catalyst for rural transformation by funding development projects and creating opportunities for economic growth. Its initiatives directly impact farmers, rural businesses, and village communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Area<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Contribution<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Agriculture<\/td><td>Credit support, technology adoption, irrigation funding<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rural Infrastructure<\/td><td>Roads, bridges, warehouses, irrigation projects<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Employment<\/td><td>Promotion of rural enterprises and self-employment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Financial Inclusion<\/td><td>Banking access for underserved populations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Women Empowerment<\/td><td>Support through Self Help Groups<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tribal Welfare<\/td><td>Development programs for tribal communities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Entrepreneurship<\/td><td>Skill development and startup support<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sustainability<\/td><td>Promotion of climate-resilient agriculture<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-relationship-between-nabard-and-rbi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_relationship_between_NABARD_and_RBI\"><\/span>What is the relationship between NABARD and RBI?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although NABARD operates independently, it maintains close coordination with the Reserve Bank of India. NABARD was originally created by transferring several agricultural credit-related functions from RBI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>NABARD<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>RBI<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Focuses on agriculture and rural development<\/td><td>Central bank of India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Provides refinance to rural institutions<\/td><td>Regulates entire banking system<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Supervises cooperative banks and RRBs<\/td><td>Supervises all banking institutions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Promotes rural development schemes<\/td><td>Formulates monetary policy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Development-oriented institution<\/td><td>Regulatory institution<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-changes-were-introduced-through-the-nabard-amendment-act-2017\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_changes_were_introduced_through_the_NABARD_Amendment_Act_2017\"><\/span>What changes were introduced through the NABARD Amendment Act, 2017?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The NABARD Amendment Act, 2017 brought significant changes to the institution&#8217;s capital structure and operational scope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Authorized capital increased from \u20b95,000 crore to \u20b930,000 crore.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Central Government became the majority shareholder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RBI&#8217;s shareholding was transferred to the Government of India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NABARD&#8217;s support expanded to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greater flexibility in funding development projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-major-government-nabard-partnership-programs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_major_Government-NABARD_partnership_programs\"><\/span>What are the major Government-NABARD partnership programs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NABARD works closely with the Government of India to implement several rural development initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure Scheme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organic Input Production Units<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agriclinic and Agribusiness Centres Scheme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watershed Development Projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tribal Development Programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/nabard-grade-a-previous-year-papers\/?ref=contac-aib-hindi-reg-nabard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt NABARD 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support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Financial Inclusion Gaps<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Many rural communities still lack access to formal banking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technology Adoption<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Slow adoption of modern agricultural technologies by farmers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Market Connectivity Issues<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Farmers often face difficulties in accessing profitable markets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Risk Management<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Agricultural activities remain vulnerable to natural and economic risks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-is-nabard-important-for-india-s-economy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_NABARD_important_for_Indias_Economy\"><\/span>Why is NABARD important for India&#8217;s Economy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NABARD acts as the backbone of rural financing and development in India. It not only provides financial assistance but also supports institutional growth, infrastructure development, and sustainable agriculture. By promoting financial inclusion and empowering rural communities, NABARD contributes significantly to poverty reduction, employment generation, and economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supports agricultural growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthens rural infrastructure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotes financial inclusion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourages entrepreneurship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generates employment opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhances rural livelihoods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports sustainable development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improves access to institutional credit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Important E-Books<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Important E-Books<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Important E-Books<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/important-economic-and-finance-terms\/?ref=contss-sebi-ne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">100+ Important Economic and Finance Terms<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/120-plus-management-mcqs\/?ref=contss-sebi-ne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">120+ Management MCQs<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sidbi-grade-a-most-important-msme-schemes\/?ref=contss-tweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Important MSME Schemes<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/atal-innovation-mission\/?ref=contss-tweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Atal Innovation Mission<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upi-ebook\/?ref=contss-tweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UPI: Revolutionizing Digital Payments<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rbi-new-governor\/?ref=contss-tweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RBI New Governor: Key Challenges<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/poverty-alleviation\/?ref=contss-tweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Poverty Alleviation<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/national-mission-on-natural-farming\/?ref=contss-tweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Mission on Natural Farming<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/jalvahak-scheme\/?ref=contss-tweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jalvahak Scheme<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1781454367387\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">1. What is the full form of NABARD?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">NABARD stands for National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1781454368140\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">2. When was NABARD established?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">NABARD was established on 12 July 1982 under the NABARD Act, 1981.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1781454368699\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">3. Where is the headquarters of NABARD located?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The headquarters of NABARD is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1781454369823\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">4. What is the primary objective of NABARD?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1781454370292\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">5. What are the main functions of NABARD?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">NABARD performs financial, developmental, and supervisory functions for rural and agricultural sectors.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-grade-a-expected-cut-off\/\">NABARD Grade A Phase 1 Expected Cut Off 2026, Subject Wise Cut Off<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-grade-a-handwritten-declaration\/\">NABARD Grade A Handwritten Declaration 2026, Check Guidelines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-grade-a-vacancy\/\">NABARD Grade A Vacancy 2026, Post Wise Vacancy Trend<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-grade-a-it-notification\/\">NABARD Grade A IT Notification 2026, Download Notice PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/important-government-schemes-nabard-grade-a\/\">Government Schemes for NABARD Grade A 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-grade-a-phase-2-pyps\/\">NABARD Grade A Phase 2 Question Papers, Download PDFs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is one of India&#8217;s most important development financial institutions. 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