Does NABARD give direct loans under 'Dairy Loan Scheme'? Bank issued a statement clarifying the situation on the rumours
NABARD: NABARD, as an apex development finance institution, works to provide financial assistance and cooperation to various financial institutions and cooperative institutions involved in rural development. NABARD never distributes loans directly to individual farmers.
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has issued a statement clarifying the rumours being spread about the “NABARD Dairy Loan Scheme”. NABARD has refuted the false claims that it provides direct loans to farmers for dairy businesses under the Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme. NABARD has clarified that the information given in the above claims is completely incorrect.
According to NABARD, it strives to offer financial support and collaboration to different financial institutions and cooperative institutions involved in rural development, serving as the premier development finance institution. Direct loan distribution to farmers is never done by NABARD.
NABARD has urged all its stakeholders, especially farmers and rural entrepreneurs, to exercise caution regarding such misinformation and avoid believing and propagating the same. NABARD has said that unverified information can cause financial risk and misunderstanding to anyone. NABARD has said that accurate information about various schemes can be obtained from the official website of NABARD www.nabard.org.
NABARD has said that it is committed to promoting rural development and agriculture through various initiatives and schemes being implemented to promote sustainable livelihoods. NABARD has appealed to the stakeholders to help ensure the dissemination of accurate information and prevent the spread of misinformation. NABARD said that for further clarifications or enquiries, please contact NABARD directly or its nearest office.
