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Behind NABARD’s developmental initiatives at the grassroots are dedicated officers working closely with rural communities, institutions, banks, and local stakeholders across the country.​

These are the District Development Managers (DDMs), who play a key role in overseeing developmental initiatives, strengthening institutional coordination, and enabling effective implementation of the initiatives at the district level. As NABARD’s representatives on the ground, DDMs help bridge policy with implementation and contribute to inclusive rural transformation. ​

Swipe through to understand how DDMs are driving developmental interventions and strengthening rural ecosystems across India.​

Technology becomes truly impactful when it reaches the last mile. RuTAGe Smart Village Centres (RSVCs), supported by NABARD, are envisioned as community-level technology facilitation hubs that connect rural communities with practical, affordable, and locally relevant innovations.​

Designed to serve clusters of villages, RSVCs help in bridging critical gaps in rural ecosystems. Strengthening this vision further, NABARD, in collaboration with the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, has established a National Centre of Excellence on RSVCs. ​

Today, RSVCs represent a step towards building resilient rural ecosystems where technology becomes an enabler of livelihoods, enterprises, and inclusive sustainable development. Swipe through to discover how RSVCs are enabling technology-led transformation across rural India.​

For more information, watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bUxsFEaNN0

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Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, launched NABARD's Unit Cost Booklet 2026–27 and the “Silk Milk Meat” integrated farming pamphlet at the 171st SLBC meeting in Mumbai. The Annual Credit Plan with a projection of Rs 10.80 lakh crore was also launched during the meeting.​

Hon’ble Chief Minister emphasised the need to strengthen credit access for farmers and MSMEs, while encouraging banks to leverage NABARD’s “Silk Milk Meat” integrated farming model to promote sustainable rural livelihoods and diversified income opportunities for farmers.​

Ms Rashmi Darad, Chief General Manager, NABARD, highlighted NABARD’s continued efforts towards enabling investment-led growth in agriculture and allied sectors through innovative and bankable interventions, including new unit cost models and integrated farming initiatives.​

The meeting was graced by several distinguished dignitaries, including Smt Sunetra Pawar, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra; Shri Baba Saheb Patil, Minister for Co-operation; Shri Dattatrey Bharne, Agriculture Minister, along with senior officials from the RBI, Government of Maharashtra, NABARD, SLBC, and leading banks.​

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प्रौद्योगिकी आधारित कृषि समाधानों से लेकर नवाचारी ग्रामीण उद्यमों तक, नाबार्ड प्रौद्योगिकी अपनाने, डिजिटल सक्षमीकरण और नवाचार-आधारित पहलों के माध्यम से सूक्ष्म, लघु एवं मध्यम उद्यमों के विकास को निरंतर सहयोग प्रदान कर रहा है।​

कृषि और कृषीतर, दोनों क्षेत्रों में प्रौद्योगिकी-आधारित पहलों को बढ़ावा देकर, नाबार्ड संधारणीय आजीविकाओं के सृजन, ग्रामीण उद्यमिता को सशक्त बनाने तथा ग्रामीण उद्यमों के लिए बाजार पहुँच एवं परिचालन दक्षता को बढ़ाने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभा रहा है। ग्रामीण उद्यमों को सुदृढ़ बनाने हेतु संचालित कुछ प्रौद्योगिकी-आधारित पहलों के बारे में जानने के लिए आगे पढ़ें।​

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The future of rural development lies in leveraging technology to build resilient, inclusive, and future-ready ecosystems, where innovation bridges gaps in access, productivity, and opportunities.​

Recognising this, NABARD is driving a calibrated shift by enabling digital integration across value chains, supporting tech-led innovations, and strengthening access to finance for rural enterprises and communities.

Through these interventions, it continues to foster an ecosystem where knowledge, institutions, and technology work in convergence to unlock sustainable growth.​

Reflecting this vision, Dr Shaji K.V., Chairman, NABARD, has consistently highlighted the importance of bringing together knowledge, technology, and finance as a unified force to strengthen rural economies and empower communities at the grassroots.​

Taking Rural India >> Forward​

AgHub, a collaborative initiative of NABARD and Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU), Hyderabad, is driving transformative agri-innovation across the state.

Through its Hub and Spoke model, AgHub empowers startups, innovators, and rural communities with mentorship, incubation, funding access, co-innovation opportunities, and climate-smart agricultural solutions.

Incubation centres play a vital role in strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem by equipping innovators with the guidance, infrastructure, and strategic support needed to scale impactful solutions. NABARD continues to support agribusiness growth and rural innovation through these centres, generating more opportunities for rural entrepreneurs.

Here's a snapshot of the impact being created by AgHub in accelerating innovation in rural enterprises.

AgHub: https://ag-hub.co/

For several years, Mizoram had depended on external sources to meet its power requirements due to the gap between the state’s increasing electricity demand and local generation capacity.​

To address this challenge, the Power and Electricity Department, Government of Mizoram, with support from NABARD under RIDF XXVIII, has facilitated the development of a 10 MW solar power project at Thenzawl. The initiative aims to strengthen the state’s renewable energy infrastructure while enhancing long-term energy security.​

Watch the video to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA8b2_bNSq4

Mizoram: Marching Towards Green Energy For years, Mizoram has relied on power supply from outside the state due to a persistent gap between local demand and in-state generation.Addressing this cha...

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Singpho Phalap, the distinctively smoky-flavoured tea from Arunachal Pradesh, represents a rich legacy of indigenous knowledge and cultural heritage.

Handcrafted by the Singpho community using traditional fermentation and sun-drying techniques, this unique tea reflects centuries-old craftsmanship passed down through generations.​

Recognising its cultural and economic significance, NABARD facilitated the GI registration process for Singpho Phalap, helping secure its identity and authenticity. The GI tag preserves this traditional tea-making practice and creates sustainable livelihood opportunities for local communities by enhancing its visibility in domestic and global markets.​