- The support was to develop agriculture and allied sectors during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Out of total Rs 9162 crore, the amount of Rs 1269.27 crore was granted to develop rural infrastructure, Rs 3842.32 crore was granted for long-term refinances assistance to Rural Financial Institutions (RFIs), and Rs 3757.50 crore was granted for short-term refinances assistance to RFIs to conduct production and marketing activities for farmers and rural artisans.
- Also, Rs 1659.62 crore of RIDF Loan support was granted by NABARD to conduct 2284 new rural infrastructure development projects in the state.
- Static Part:
- HQ of NABARD: Mumbai
- Chairman of NABARD: Govinda RajulaChintala
- Lakes in WB: Debar Lake, East Calcutta Wetlands, Jore Pokhri, Mirik Lake, Rabindra Sarobar, Rasikbil, Santragachhi Lake, Senchal Lake
Question:
Q.1 NABARD granted Rs _____ of financial support to West Bengal in FY21to develop agriculture and allied sectors of the state during the pandemic COVID-19?
a. Rs 9162 crore
b. Rs 8162 crore
c. Rs 7162 crore
d. Rs 6162 crore
a. Rs 9162 crore
b. Rs 8162 crore
c. Rs 7162 crore
d. Rs 6162 crore