Nabard does not extend loan directly to farmers

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Nabard on Tuesday clarified that it does not extend loans directly to individual farmers but extends financial assistance to various financial institutions and cooperatives involved in rural development.Nabard, as an apex development finance institution, functions by extending financial assistance and support to various financial institutions and cooperatives involved in rural development.

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) on Tuesday clarified that it does not extend loans directly to individual farmers but extends financial assistance to various financial institutions and cooperatives involved in rural development.

''Nabard, as an apex development finance institution, functions by extending financial assistance and support to various financial institutions and cooperatives involved in rural development. It does not extend loans directly to individual farmers,'' the organisation said in a statement. All stakeholders are strongly urged, particularly farmers and rural entrepreneurs, to exercise utmost caution and refrain from believing or propagating such misinformation, it added. Unverified information can lead to financial risks and misunderstandings, and accurate information can be obtained from Nabard's official website www.nabard.org, it said.

Nabard remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting rural development and agriculture through various initiatives and schemes, aimed at fostering sustainable livelihoods.

Hence, the cooperation of all stakeholders is solicited in ensuring the dissemination of accurate information and discouraging the spread of misinformation, it said.

For further clarification or inquiries, contact NABARD directly or visit our nearest office, it added.

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