A one-day event, sponsored by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), was held at the Patanjali Research Foundation’s auditorium. The event focused on investments in rural development and the promotion of sustainable agriculture. The event was attended by representatives and experts from NABARD, including the President, Acharya Balkrishna.
The event began with a sacred fire ritual, followed by a traditional welcome of guests. Acharya Balkrishna emphasized NABARD’s role in fostering rural enterprises and highlighted the organization’s schemes for animal husbandry, including the Kisan Credit Card Scheme, Interest Subvention Scheme, and Long-Term Loans.
Patanjali’s future plans were also discussed, with a focus on increasing farmers’ income, promoting organic farming, and adopting natural agricultural practices. The organization’s efforts to prevent migration from Uttarakhand by encouraging the cultivation of medicinal herbs and doubling farmers’ income by directly procuring honey and other agricultural products were highlighted.
NABARD’s role in regulating Regional Rural Banks and Cooperative Banks, as well as its efforts to foster innovation, drive social change, and establish social enterprises in rural India, were also discussed. The organization’s partnership with Patanjali was reaffirmed, with a focus on working together to drive growth in agriculture and microfinance.
NABARD representatives also shared insights on the organization’s role in providing loans for agriculture, small industries, and rural economic activities, as well as its efforts to regulate rural crafts and address industry challenges. The event concluded with a tour of Patanjali’s facilities, including the Food, Herbal Garden, and Research Center.
Overall, the event aimed to strengthen rural development collaborations and highlight NABARD’s efforts to promote sustainable agriculture and rural entrepreneurship.