Q: Write two main functions of National Bank
for Agriculture and Rural Development in point wise
(NABARD).
Answers
Explanation:
NABARD is an apex Development Bank authorised for providing and regulating credit and other facilities for the promotion and development of agriculture, small-scale industries, cottage and village industries, handicrafts and other rural crafts and other allied economic activities in rural areas with a view to promote integrated rural development and prosperity and for matters connected therewith.
History
NABARDReserve Bank of India (RBI), constituted a committee (Shivaraman committee) to review the arrangements for institutional credit for agriculture and rural development (CRAFICARD) on 30 March 1979, under the Chairmanship of Shri B.Sivaraman, former member of Planning Commission, Government of India to review the arrangements for institutional credit for agriculture and rural development. NABARD was established with an initial capital of 100 cr., on 12 July 1982 by a special act of parliament 1981, by transferring the agricultural credit functions of RBI and refinance functions of the then Agricultural Refinance and Development Corporation (ARDC). NABARD replaced the Agricultural Credit Department (ACD) and Rural Planning and Credit Cell (RPCC) of Reserve Bank of India, and Agricultural Refinance and Development Corporation (ARDC)
NABARD’s activities are governed by a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors are appointed by the Government of India in harmony with NABARD Act 1981. It has its headquarters in Mumbai. Government of India holds 99% stake and RBI holds 1% (initially 72.5%) stake in NABARD.
Answer:
Explanation:
The major functions of NABARD include promotion and development, refinancing, financing, planning, monitoring and supervision. Non-credit related: Credit Planning and Monitoring, Coordination with various agencies and institutions.