Consider the following statements  1.NABARD was established in 1985. 2.NABARD was established as an apex body to coordinate the activities of all institutions involved in the rural financing system. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements  1.NABARD was established in 1985. 2.NABARD was established as an apex body to coordinate the activities of all institutions involved in the rural financing system. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Correct Answer Only 2

The correct answer is Only 2.

  • NABARD came into existence on 12 July 1982 by transferring the agricultural credit functions of RBI and refinance functions of the then Agricultural Refinance and Development Corporation (ARDC).
  • It was dedicated to the service of the nation by the late Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi on 05 November 1982. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
  • The main objectives of NABARD are as follows:
    • NABARD is an apex body which provides refinance assistance for agriculture, promoting rural development activities. It also provides all necessary finance and assistance to small scale industries.
    • NABARD in coordination with the State Governments provides agriculture.
    • It improves small and minor irrigation by way of promoting agricultural activities.
    • It undertakes R&D in agriculture, rural industries.
    • NABARD promotes various organizations involved in agricultural production by contributing to their capital.

Hence statement 2 is correct.

Additional Information

  • In discharging its role as a facilitator for rural prosperity, NABARD is entrusted with:
    • Providing refinance to lending institutions in rural areas
    • Bringing about or promoting institutional development and
    • Evaluating, monitoring and inspecting the client banks

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