Tripura: NABARD celebrates its 42nd Foundation Day
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) celebrated its 42nd Foundation Day at Pragna Bhaban, Gurkhabasti, Agartala on Tuesday.
Addressing in the inaugural session MLA Jitendra Majumder said “NABARD has played a vital role in making the men, women, and youth, self-reliant in the rural areas. It is the backbone of the rural development. NABARD has started many progressive works in various fields during its 42 years.”. Founded in 1982, NABARD is a national bank that provides financial and development support to the agricultural and rural sectors in India. He also underlined the significant contribution made by NABARD to bring about rural development and alignment of its initiatives with the principles of Mahatma Gandhi promoting self-sufficiency and empowerment of grassroots levels.
The programme was attended by the SLBC, Banks, Government Departments, Research Institutions, NGOS, PACS, SHGS, FPOS and farmers.
AGM of NABARD Rajesh Chandekar and other officials of NABARD were present in the programme.
