NABARD

byPaytm Editorial TeamLast Updated: November 14, 2025

Full Form & Meaning

Full form: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development.

NABARD is India’s development bank that supports agriculture and rural development. It provides loans to farmers, cooperatives, and rural banks to improve irrigation, farming, and village industries.

Key Functions

  • Promotes rural credit and sustainable farming.
  • Funds projects for rural housing, dairy, and handicrafts.
  • Ensures financial inclusion in villages.

Author

Paytm Editorial Team

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