The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Jharkhand has sanctioned Rs 1,261 crore assistance under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) Tranche XXV to the Government of Jharkhand, for construction of seven Rural Piped Drinking Water Supply schemes in six districts - East Singhbhum, Saraikela, Simdega, Godda, Latehar and Garwha and 20 Road Projects in 13 districts - Latehar, Giridih, Palamau, Koderma, Garhwa, Gumla, Khunti, Simdega, West Singhbhum, Sahibganj, Jamtara, Dumka and Deoghar.
The seven Rural Piped Drinking Water Supply schemes will be implemented by Drinking Water and Sanitation Department (DWSD) and 20 Road Projects by Road Construction Department (RCD). On completion, the Rural Piped Drinking Water Supply schemes will facilitate regular potable water availability to 4.08 lakh villagers and 20 roadswith length of 399.65 KM will provide connectivity to rural hamlets, market centers, tourist and pilgrimage centers.
As on date, NABARD has sanctioned financial assistance under RIDF for 4,743 Rural Infrastructure Projects in Jharkhand for Rs 13,948.78 crore, as well as, disbursed an amount of Rs 10,557.09 crore. During the current financial year, NABARD plans to extend assistance under RIDF to the tune of Rs 1,600 crore in Jharkhand for infrastructure development of Agriculture, Social and Rural connectivity sector.