National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) : Microfinance and Rural Development with Guidelines and Policies

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Genesis and historical background. 3. Financial inclusion. 4. Development and promotional functions. 5. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Act, 1981.Nabard role and functions. 7. Land development plantation/horticulture. 8. Fisheries and animal husbandry. 9. Cold storage for plantation and horticulture produce. 10. Biotechnology. 11. Nabard’s policy on Natural Resource Management (NRM). 12. Special schemes/projects of the department. Bibliography.

NABARD: Microfinance and Rural Development is a rich source of reading about he apex agricultural Institution. Its policies, schemes and guidelines are meant for rural farmers. But we lack information how to utilize these provisions and make rural India stronger and self-dependent. It is in this context this book discusses all corners of NABARD mechanism. Hope this book will serve immensely to small farmers and policy makers as well as common readers.