NABARD sanctioned Rs 2891.15 lakh to Goa

Current Context: The NABARD has sanctioned a loan to Goa under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF).

• The NABARD has sanctioned Rs 2891.15 lakh as a loan amount to the state government.
• The loan amount was sanctioned for ‘Construction of Phase II Building of Goa Dental College and Hospital, Bambolim, Goa’.
• This will help to improve health standards in the state.
• The RIDF was set up in 1995-96 by GOI. It grants low-cost financial assistance to state governments and state-owned corporations. With this support, the state government can improve the infrastructure, agriculture, social sector and rural sector etc. of the state. The RIDF is maintained by NABARD.
• Static Part: 
• HQ of NABARD: Mumbai
• Founded: 1982
• Chairman of NABARD: Govinda Rajulu Chintala
• Wild Life Sanctuaries in Goa: Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary, Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary

Question: 

Q.1 In July 2021, which financial organisation sanctioned a loan of Rs2891.15 lakh to Goa for ‘Construction of Phase II Building of Goa Dental College and Hospital, Bambolim, Goa’?
a. SBI
b. NABARD
c. ICICI Bank 

d. EXIM Bank