The National Bank for Rural and Agriculture Development (NABARD), Chhattisgarh Regional Office celebrated the 35th Foundation day of NABARD on Tuesday by inviting its stake holders and beneficiaries.
On the occasion, the Chief Guest Chandra Shekhar Sahu, Chairman, Chhattisgarh Finance Commission appreciated the motto of NABARD “Gaon Badhe toh Desh Badhe” and said that agriculture sector in Chattisgarh will be developed through interventions of NABARD, a Bank press release informed.
He also talked about rural development challenges and future planning.
Sahu asked NABARD to conduct a research on organic rice called pulshar which is very rich in nutrient and will benefit the health of the rural masses and wished all the best in the endeavours of NABARD.
The Guest of honor Dr B S Sahay, Director IIM, Raipur spoke on the Prime Minister scheme of doubling the income of farmers upto 2022.
He said that without farmer’s prosperity, nation cannot develop.
Sahay emphasized on the development of rural entrepreneurship in close coordination of IIM, Raipur and NABARD.
Prof. Dinesh K Marothia, President, National Institute of Ecology, New Delhi and member, State Planning Commission, Chhattisgarh spoke on the functioning of NABARD which is working as blood vessel system of Agriculture and only organisation in the world which exclusively works for agriculture.
He said that there are water scarcity districts in the State and NABARD should take initiatives for improvement of ground water and surface water resources of the State.
Padam Shri Shamshad Begam, CEO of Sahyogi Jan Kalyan Samiti, District Balod said that without NABARD, the development of Women like her in Chhattisgarh could not have been possible.
Dr R M Kummur CGM,NABARD welcomed the Chief Guest Chandra Shekhar Sahu and Guests of Honour Prof. B S Sahay and Prof. Dinesh K Marothia and highlighted the achievements made by Chhattisgarh Regional Office of NABARD for the betterment of the State of Chhattisgarh.