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What is the primary goal of NABARD's Digitalising Agri-Value Chain Finance (AVCF) initiative?
What is the primary goal of NABARD's Digitalising Agri-Value Chain Finance (AVCF) initiative?
- To eliminate all forms of financial institutions in agriculture
- To independently procure loans from local lenders without collaboration
- To increase the number of traditional farming methods used by farmers
- To streamline financing and digitize various aspects of the agri-value chain (correct)
How much is the corpus of the Technology Facilitation Fund (TFF) set up by NABARD?
How much is the corpus of the Technology Facilitation Fund (TFF) set up by NABARD?
- ₹50 crore (correct)
- ₹100 crore
- ₹25 crore
- ₹150 crore
What type of support did NABARD provide for the pilot AVCF initiative?
What type of support did NABARD provide for the pilot AVCF initiative?
- Direct financial assistance to farmers without conditions
- Subsidized crop insurance policies
- Export incentives for agricultural products
- Credit support from two banks (correct)
What challenges is NABARD exploring solutions for in relation to its AVCF pilots?
What challenges is NABARD exploring solutions for in relation to its AVCF pilots?
What was the primary goal of the financial literacy awareness camps organized by RRBs?
What was the primary goal of the financial literacy awareness camps organized by RRBs?
Which government initiative focuses on insurance for the rural population under the schemes mentioned?
Which government initiative focuses on insurance for the rural population under the schemes mentioned?
Which technology is NABARD considering for purpose-bound loans?
Which technology is NABARD considering for purpose-bound loans?
What purpose does the Technology Facilitation Fund (TFF) serve?
What purpose does the Technology Facilitation Fund (TFF) serve?
What specific challenge did rural communities face in Bihar according to the financial literacy program?
What specific challenge did rural communities face in Bihar according to the financial literacy program?
How much grant assistance was provided to the Special Financial Literacy Programme in Bihar?
How much grant assistance was provided to the Special Financial Literacy Programme in Bihar?
How many farmer producers’ organisations (FPOs) were involved in NABARD's AVCF pilot?
How many farmer producers’ organisations (FPOs) were involved in NABARD's AVCF pilot?
What was the total amount sanctioned under the Technology Facilitation Fund during the year?
What was the total amount sanctioned under the Technology Facilitation Fund during the year?
Which organization was tasked by the government with promoting digital payments in agricultural markets?
Which organization was tasked by the government with promoting digital payments in agricultural markets?
What was the total number of new accounts opened under PMJDY as a result of the awareness camps?
What was the total number of new accounts opened under PMJDY as a result of the awareness camps?
What collaborative effort did NABARD facilitate for RCBs to protect them from cyber threats?
What collaborative effort did NABARD facilitate for RCBs to protect them from cyber threats?
In how many states did NABARD pilot the AVCF initiative?
In how many states did NABARD pilot the AVCF initiative?
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a result of the awareness camps and initiatives?
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a result of the awareness camps and initiatives?
What form of payments does the promotion by NABARD facilitate?
What form of payments does the promotion by NABARD facilitate?
What does APY stand for in the context of the financial literacy initiatives?
What does APY stand for in the context of the financial literacy initiatives?
How many financial literacy awareness camps were organized across the country by the RRBs?
How many financial literacy awareness camps were organized across the country by the RRBs?
What percentage of the total ST refinance was disbursed to state cooperative banks (StCBs) during FY2024?
What percentage of the total ST refinance was disbursed to state cooperative banks (StCBs) during FY2024?
During FY2024, how much did the disbursement under ST credit support of NABARD increase compared to FY2023?
During FY2024, how much did the disbursement under ST credit support of NABARD increase compared to FY2023?
Which region received the smallest proportion of ST refinance during FY2024?
Which region received the smallest proportion of ST refinance during FY2024?
What was the amount of total ST refinance during FY2024?
What was the amount of total ST refinance during FY2024?
Which financial types experienced a combined increase of 16% in disbursements during FY2024?
Which financial types experienced a combined increase of 16% in disbursements during FY2024?
Which financial support is NOT mentioned as having received an allocation during FY2024?
Which financial support is NOT mentioned as having received an allocation during FY2024?
What was the proportion of ST refinance disbursed to the southern region during FY2024?
What was the proportion of ST refinance disbursed to the southern region during FY2024?
What type of operation does the ST (SAO) stand for?
What type of operation does the ST (SAO) stand for?
What new connectivity technology is being introduced by NABARD to enhance banks' communication systems?
What new connectivity technology is being introduced by NABARD to enhance banks' communication systems?
Which regions are specifically targeted by NABARD's scheme for compensating Business Correspondents (BCs)?
Which regions are specifically targeted by NABARD's scheme for compensating Business Correspondents (BCs)?
What type of data technologies will NABARD leverage for achieving financial inclusion?
What type of data technologies will NABARD leverage for achieving financial inclusion?
Which aspect of connectivity disparity does HTS and SD-WAN address?
Which aspect of connectivity disparity does HTS and SD-WAN address?
What is one objective of NABARD's investment in technology and digitalisation?
What is one objective of NABARD's investment in technology and digitalisation?
What was a key action taken by NABARD to enhance digital transactions among farmers?
What was a key action taken by NABARD to enhance digital transactions among farmers?
Which program is associated with providing pension benefits to individuals?
Which program is associated with providing pension benefits to individuals?
What was one method employed to increase financial literacy in rural areas?
What was one method employed to increase financial literacy in rural areas?
Which of the following best describes the primary objective of the collaborative efforts in rural Bihar?
Which of the following best describes the primary objective of the collaborative efforts in rural Bihar?
What role do QR code-based payments serve in NABARD's strategy?
What role do QR code-based payments serve in NABARD's strategy?
Which initiative is not specifically listed as a financial literacy or welfare program?
Which initiative is not specifically listed as a financial literacy or welfare program?
What significant change in behavior does NABARD aim to encourage among farmers?
What significant change in behavior does NABARD aim to encourage among farmers?
Which of these does NOT represent a major initiative implemented by NABARD?
Which of these does NOT represent a major initiative implemented by NABARD?
What does PMAY–G stand for?
What does PMAY–G stand for?
What is one significant focus of NABARD as a development institution?
What is one significant focus of NABARD as a development institution?
What key infrastructure does the WLGSP establish for agriculture?
What key infrastructure does the WLGSP establish for agriculture?
Which government schemes converge at the PACS level under WLGSP?
Which government schemes converge at the PACS level under WLGSP?
What is a prominent role of NABARD in managing agricultural financing?
What is a prominent role of NABARD in managing agricultural financing?
How does NABARD support cooperatives financially?
How does NABARD support cooperatives financially?
What additional infrastructure does the WLGSP provide besides storage?
What additional infrastructure does the WLGSP provide besides storage?
What types of entities does NABARD extend refinance to?
What types of entities does NABARD extend refinance to?
What are the two main categories of loans that NABARD extends to government and state-owned corporations?
What are the two main categories of loans that NABARD extends to government and state-owned corporations?
What is the purpose of the Assistance to sugar mills under NABARD’s management?
What is the purpose of the Assistance to sugar mills under NABARD’s management?
What was the total disbursement of short-term refinance for FY2024 compared to its target?
What was the total disbursement of short-term refinance for FY2024 compared to its target?
Which program aids in enhancing the efficiency of agricultural processing units?
Which program aids in enhancing the efficiency of agricultural processing units?
How much was the target for long-term refinance disbursement in FY2024?
How much was the target for long-term refinance disbursement in FY2024?
What strategic approach is implemented by NABARD to protect rural credit cooperatives?
What strategic approach is implemented by NABARD to protect rural credit cooperatives?
In what way does NABARD enhance farmer communication with technology?
In what way does NABARD enhance farmer communication with technology?
What role do concessional refinance and government support play in NABARD's operations?
What role do concessional refinance and government support play in NABARD's operations?
What was the performance of long-term refinance disbursement in FY2024 compared to its target?
What was the performance of long-term refinance disbursement in FY2024 compared to its target?
What benefits does NABARD provide through the Short-Term Cooperative Rural Credit Fund (STCRCF)?
What benefits does NABARD provide through the Short-Term Cooperative Rural Credit Fund (STCRCF)?
Identify the states included in the South region of India as listed in the content.
Identify the states included in the South region of India as listed in the content.
What types of loans comprise the GLC offered by RFIs and SCBs?
What types of loans comprise the GLC offered by RFIs and SCBs?
List the states that fall under the North East region according to the provided content.
List the states that fall under the North East region according to the provided content.
Explain the significance of establishing a negotiable warehouse receipt (NWR) system as mentioned in the content.
Explain the significance of establishing a negotiable warehouse receipt (NWR) system as mentioned in the content.
What does the acronym MSME stand for, and why is it important in the context provided?
What does the acronym MSME stand for, and why is it important in the context provided?
What regions are covered under NABARD's initiatives for enhancing digital payments in agricultural markets?
What regions are covered under NABARD's initiatives for enhancing digital payments in agricultural markets?
What role does the incentive scheme for BCs and CSPs play in financial inclusion efforts?
What role does the incentive scheme for BCs and CSPs play in financial inclusion efforts?
How does the Learning Management System aim to enhance training for financial inclusion?
How does the Learning Management System aim to enhance training for financial inclusion?
What significance does the campaign on ‘Cooperation amongst Cooperatives’ hold for rural economy?
What significance does the campaign on ‘Cooperation amongst Cooperatives’ hold for rural economy?
What is the primary qualification criterion for BCs to receive the monthly incentive?
What is the primary qualification criterion for BCs to receive the monthly incentive?
Describe the impact of digital banking initiatives on the rural economy as mentioned in the content.
Describe the impact of digital banking initiatives on the rural economy as mentioned in the content.
What advantages does the implementation of an e-learning platform bring to skill development?
What advantages does the implementation of an e-learning platform bring to skill development?
How does the incentive scheme specifically address the challenges faced by BCs in NER states?
How does the incentive scheme specifically address the challenges faced by BCs in NER states?
What was the total number of new enrolments under PMSBY as a result of the financial literacy camps?
What was the total number of new enrolments under PMSBY as a result of the financial literacy camps?
What type of grant assistance was provided for the Special Financial Literacy Programme in Bihar?
What type of grant assistance was provided for the Special Financial Literacy Programme in Bihar?
What transformative potential does digital banking hold according to the conclusion provided?
What transformative potential does digital banking hold according to the conclusion provided?
Identify one of the main challenges faced by rural communities in Bihar regarding banking services.
Identify one of the main challenges faced by rural communities in Bihar regarding banking services.
What collaborative effort is mentioned that aims to improve financial skill training?
What collaborative effort is mentioned that aims to improve financial skill training?
Which organization implemented the Special Financial Literacy Programme in Bihar?
Which organization implemented the Special Financial Literacy Programme in Bihar?
How many hours of video content will the e-learning platform provide for skill development?
How many hours of video content will the e-learning platform provide for skill development?
How many financial literacy awareness camps were organized by RRBs across the country?
How many financial literacy awareness camps were organized by RRBs across the country?
What digital payment method is promoted by NABARD in Agricultural Produce and Livestock Market Committees?
What digital payment method is promoted by NABARD in Agricultural Produce and Livestock Market Committees?
What significant achievement resulted from the organized financial literacy camps?
What significant achievement resulted from the organized financial literacy camps?
What is one of the goals of the project implemented in Bihar by Dakshin Bihar Gramin Bank?
What is one of the goals of the project implemented in Bihar by Dakshin Bihar Gramin Bank?
Under which scheme did the financial literacy program result in 34,279 enrollments?
Under which scheme did the financial literacy program result in 34,279 enrollments?
Study Notes
Overview of Financial Institutions
- Regional Rural Banks (RRB), Small Finance Banks (SFB), State Cooperative Banks (StCB), and others are crucial for rural finance.
- Special Liquidity Facility (SLF) allocation was not provided by the Reserve Bank of India for FY2024.
Short-Term Refinance Performance
- Total short-term (ST) refinance for FY2024 was ₹1.8 lakh crore.
- 73.3% of ST refinance was allocated to State Cooperative Banks.
- NABARD reported a 15% increase in ST credit support, with RRBs and SFBs seeing a combined increase of 16%.
- Southern region received the largest share (42.1%) of ST refinance, followed by North (18.7%), Central (17.1%), and East (14.3%).
Digitalising Agri-Value Chain Finance (AVCF)
- NABARD initiated AVCF to enhance financing and digitization in agriculture.
- Launched pilot projects in three states with ten farmer producers' organizations and two banks.
- Focus on overcoming field-level challenges using Central Bank Digital Currency for purpose-bound loans.
Technology Facilitation Fund (TFF)
- NABARD established a ₹50 crore fund to support digital technology development.
- Two proposals were sanctioned, totaling ₹73.17 lakh for tech startups.
Cybersecurity Initiatives
- NABARD facilitated collective cyber risk insurance for 75 Rural Cooperative Banks (RCBs) to provide better coverage at lower premiums.
Financial Literacy and Inclusion Efforts
- Conducted 640 financial literacy camps, leading to the opening of 1.1 lakh new PMJDY accounts.
- New enrolments: 1.8 lakh under PMSBY, 94,209 under PMJJBY, and 34,279 under Atal Pension Yojana (APY).
Promotion of Digital Payments
- NABARD was assigned to promote digital payments in Agricultural Produce & Livestock Market Committees.
- Organized approximately 400 financial and digital literacy camps, including street plays to enhance awareness.
- Deployment of POS machines and collaborations with payment aggregators for QR code payments.
Future Initiatives and Technological Investment
- NABARD focuses on addressing credit access inequities through technology and digitalization.
- Plans to leverage big data, AI, and quantum computing to enhance financial inclusion.
- Introduction of High-Throughput Satellite (HTS) connectivity technology for improved banking services in underserved areas.
- A new compensation scheme for Business Correspondents (BCs) in hilly states to incentivize monthly transaction targets.
Refinance Activities
- NABARD provides refinance to rural financial institutions (RFIs), scheduled commercial banks (SCBs), and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) against their loan portfolios, addressing diverse rural credit needs.
- Direct loans are given to governments and state-owned corporations for short-term procurement and long-term infrastructure projects.
- RFIs and SCBs offer government loan credit (GLC) for agricultural activities, covering both short-term working capital and long-term capital formation funds.
- Concessional refinance is facilitated through various funds like STCRCF, Short-Term Regional Rural Bank Fund, and Long-Term Rural Credit Fund, enhancing credit availability for agriculture and allied activities.
Refinance Trends
- Short-term refinance disbursement reached ₹1.8 lakh crore, achieving 121% of the FY2024 target, showcasing significant success.
- Long-term refinance disbursement was moderate, attaining 76% of the ₹1.7 lakh crore target for FY2024.
- The Warehousing and Logistics Grant Support Program (WLGSP) aims to establish grain storage infrastructure through convergence of government schemes at the PACS level, promoting various agri-infrastructure developments.
Financial Products and Support
- NABARD actively manages interest subvention, credit-linked subsidies, and provides support for initiatives like Kisan Credit Card (KCC) saturation.
- Direct refinance is also offered to District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) and federations to strengthen cooperative financing.
- A digital banking initiative launched in Gujarat highlights the transformative potential of digital finance by enhancing rural economic prospects through cooperative financial inclusion.
Incentive Schemes
- An incentive scheme for Customer Service Points (CSPs) and business correspondents (BCs) operating in North Eastern states aims to reduce transportation costs, providing ₹1,000 per month to qualifying BCs to encourage financial inclusion.
- Qualifying BCs must perform an average of 50 transactions monthly to receive incentives, in addition to their current commission structure.
Skill Development Initiatives
- A Learning Management System project for Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETIs) is being developed to enhance skill training and financial inclusion through an e-learning platform, featuring 64 courses in 11 languages.
- The platform will deliver over 4,400 hours of video content for skill development.
Financial Awareness and Digital Payments Promotion
- Collaborative efforts led to the organization of 640 financial literacy camps and the opening of 1.1 lakh new Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts.
- NABARD is tasked with promoting digital payments in Agricultural Produce and Livestock Market Committees to facilitate QR code-based transactions.
Special Financial Literacy Program
- A project in Bihar implements a Special Financial Literacy Programme to enhance access to banking services for rural communities, supported by a budget of ₹140.1 lakh.
- Communities faced challenges in understanding banking services and lacked livelihood opportunities, addressed through this initiative.
Geographic Regions
- South: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Lakshadweep
- West: Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu
- North: Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi, Chandigarh
- Central: Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand
- East: Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- North East: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, Nagaland, Sikkim
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