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Investment in Infrastructure and NABARD Funds
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Investment in Infrastructure and NABARD Funds

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What is one of the primary focuses of rural infrastructure development according to the annual report?

  • Reducing transportation costs for urban areas
  • Enhancing connectivity and logistics (correct)
  • Facilitating industrial development purely in urban settings
  • Increasing urban population density

    • How does investment in infrastructure contribute to employment in an economy?

  • By primarily focusing on urban development projects
  • Through the immediate creation of temporary job opportunities
  • By generating a multiplier effect that stimulates job creation (correct)
  • By increasing demand for urban housing

    • What was the total amount sanctioned for NABARD-managed infrastructure funds as of March 31, 2024?

  • ₹8,15,566.2 crores (correct)
  • ₹12,298.2 crores
  • ₹6,19,871.9 crores
  • ₹4,37,440.9 crores

    • Which factor is essential for transforming India's growth trajectory according to the report?

    <p>Intra-regional infrastructure integration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cumulative amount disbursed by NABARD-managed funds by the end of March 2024?

    <p>₹6,19,871.9 crores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One of the strategic goals of rural infrastructure investment is to achieve what?

    <p>Enhanced linkages between rural and urban economies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the report, what does the 'multiplier effect' of infrastructure investment indicate?

    <p>Broader economic growth leading to more job opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary way that rural infrastructure is expected to affect food security?

    <p>By enabling better market access for rural producers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total corpus of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF)?

    <p>₹7,522.5 crore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is one of the nodal loaning entities for the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund?

    <p>NABARD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As of March 31, 2024, how many projects were sanctioned under the Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF)?

    <p>32</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the disbursement amount for the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund during FY2024?

    <p>₹289.2 crore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state was NOT mentioned as a beneficiary state for the FIDF?

    <p>Uttar Pradesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the milk powder processing capacity specified for the Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund?

    <p>265 MTPD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total target investment amount for the Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund?

    <p>₹4,465.5 crore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For how long was the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund initially set for lending?

    <p>5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the cumulative disbursement amount under the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund by March 31, 2024?

    <p>₹880.6 crore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What processing capacity does the bulk milk cooler have under the Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund?

    <p>0.3 MLPD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of NABARD's Food Processing Fund?

    <p>To stimulate economic growth and enhance food security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary focuses of NABARD's new policy guidelines for working capital financing?

    <p>Facilitating composite loan assistance for food processing units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much financial assistance has NABARD committed for food processing projects up to FY2024?

    <p>₹1,191.6 crore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sectors is emphasized for collaboration with NABARD for financial assistance?

    <p>Rural infrastructure development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following states is NOT mentioned in NABARD's Food Processing Fund initiative?

    <p>Kerala</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does the development of the food processing sector aim to achieve?

    <p>Enhances food security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does NABARD's initiative aim to impact sustainable economic growth?

    <p>By catalyzing private sector investment in rural areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do innovations in infrastructure financing have according to the initiatives discussed?

    <p>To unlock capital and promote sustainable development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant projected output value of India’s food processing sector by FY2026?

    <p>$535 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which demographic does NABARD's collaborative approach particularly aim to support?

    <p>Rural entrepreneurs interested in food processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NABARD seek to achieve through the enhancement of RIDF support?

    <p>Financial assistance for PPP projects in rural areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant outcome associated with the proposed NABARD initiatives?

    <p>Holistic development and poverty reduction in rural areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the type of projects NABARD is encouraging through financial assistance?

    <p>Small and medium-sized enterprises in rural food processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of digital and physical infrastructure synergy as mentioned in the initiatives?

    <p>To build resilient, efficient, and inclusive infrastructure systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NABARD especially exploring to aid entrepreneurs in food processing?

    <p>Collaboration with various financial institutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)?

    <p>To support public investment in rural areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sector received the majority of the financial sanctions from NABARD under RIDF during FY2024?

    <p>Rural agriculture and related activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much did NABARD allocate under RIDF for FY2024?

    <p>₹40,474.6 crore.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage increase did the RIDF allocation receive over FY2023?

    <p>2.4%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following outcomes is NOT attributed to the RIDF?

    <p>Reduction in rural unemployment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of projects are primarily financed by the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund?

    <p>Rural infrastructure, agriculture, and irrigation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year was the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) established?

    <p>1996</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is responsible for managing the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund?

    <p>NABARD.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the total amount sanctioned toward rural projects by NABARD in FY2024?

    <p>₹50,115.5 crore.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of rural growth is NOT directly supported by RIDF funding?

    <p>Manufacturing growth in urban areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Investment in Infrastructure

    • Investment in infrastructure has a significant multiplier effect on economic growth and employment.
    • Government plans emphasize rural infrastructure development to improve connectivity and logistics.
    • Intra-regional infrastructure integration can transform India’s growth trajectory by connecting rural areas with urban centers.

    NABARD-managed Infrastructure Funds

    • Data as of 31 March 2024 illustrates large financial allocations for rural infrastructure projects:
      • Cumulative total sanctioned: ₹61,002.3 crore
      • Cumulative total disbursed: ₹54,287.0 crore
      • Distinct funds include RIDF, RIPF, FIDF, and MIF, contributing to rural development and infrastructure enhancements.

    Synergy of Physical and Digital Infrastructure

    • Merging physical and digital infrastructures is critical for sustainable development and enhancing living standards globally.
    • NABARD is working on policy guidelines to facilitate working capital finance for food processing units outside designated food parks.
    • Collaborations with commercial banks, regional rural banks, and cooperative banks are being explored for financial assistance.

    Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)

    • RIDF was instituted in 1996 to support public investment and bridge infrastructure gaps between rural and urban areas.
    • In FY2024, RIDF received an allocation of ₹40,474.6 crore, representing a 2.4% increase from FY2023.
    • Approved ₹50,115.5 crore for financing projects in agriculture, irrigation, social sectors, and rural connectivity.

    Dairy Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF)

    • 32 projects across 12 states have been sanctioned under DIDF, focusing on dairy processing.
    • Key capacities:
      • Milk processing: 7.4 million litres per day (MLPD)
      • Milk powder processing: 265 metric tonnes per day (MTPD)
      • Disbursement till date: ₹2,260.9 crore out of targeted investment of ₹4,465.5 crore.

    Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF)

    • FIDF was established with a corpus of ₹7,522.5 crore, with NABARD acting as a nodal loaning entity.
    • The scheme is extended to 31 March 2026, having sanctioned ₹3,248.3 crore for 82 projects.
    • Disbursement reported at ₹880.6 crore during FY2024 across various states.

    Food Processing Fund (FPF)

    • India's food processing sector targeted to reach an output of $535 billion by FY2026.
    • FPF aims to enhance food security, reduce post-harvest losses, create employment, and stimulate economic growth.
    • NABARD has allocated ₹1,191.6 crore for food processing projects in 17 states, including North-Eastern Region states.

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    This quiz covers the significance of investing in infrastructure for economic growth and employment, highlighting government efforts in rural development. It also discusses the financial allocations by NABARD for various infrastructure funds and the importance of merging physical and digital infrastructures for sustainable development.

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